Which of the Following Statements Describes How Muscles Help Maintain

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes how muscles help maintain homeostasis?

• A) The contractions of skeletal muscles pull on tendons and move elements of the skeleton.
• B) Skeletal muscles are responsible for guarding the openings of the digestive and urinary tracts.
• C) Skeletal muscles are responsible for the pumping action of the heart.
• D) Skeletal muscles support the weight of some internal organs.
• E) Skeletal muscle contractions help maintain body temperature.

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