Functions of Muscle Include

question 16

Multiple Choice

Functions of muscle include

• A) the heartbeat.
• B) muscle tone.
• C) production of heat.
• D) moving body parts.
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Ventral Nerve Root

The part of a spinal nerve that emerges from the anterior portion of the spinal cord and contains motor neurons.

Lumbar Region

The section of the back and spine situated between the diaphragm and the sacrum, encompassing the lower back.

Move Legs

The action of locomotion involving the lower extremities, primarily controlled by the muscular and skeletal systems.

Startle Reflex

An involuntary reaction to sudden stimuli, characterized by rapid movements and heightened physiological activity.