NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

CONTROL AND COORDINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a function of muscular system?
A
shape and support
B
gather information
C
create heat to maintain temperature
D
stores minerals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Heat production, to maintain body temperature, is an important by-product of muscle metabolism. Nearly 85 percent of the heat produced in the body is the result of muscle contraction.

Detailed explanation-2: -When body heat falls below optimal levels, the skeletal muscles increase their activity to make heat. Shivering is one example of this mechanism. Muscles in the blood vessels also contract to maintain body heat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The muscular system consists of various types of muscle that each play a crucial role in the function of the body. Muscles allow a person to move, speak, and chew. They control heartbeat, breathing, and digestion.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main functions of skeletal muscle are to contract to produce movement, sustain body posture and position, maintain body temperature, store nutrients, and stabilize joints.

Detailed explanation-5: -Four functions of muscle contraction are movement, posture, joint stability, and heat production. Three types of muscle are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

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