Which of the Following Statements About Muscle Movement Is True

question 6

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following statements about muscle movement is true?

• A) The only thing that muscles can do is contract.
• B) A single muscle can bend a joint by contracting and straighten it by relaxing.
• C) Smooth muscles cause movement by contracting, while striated muscles cause movement by contracting and relaxing.
• D) Striated muscles cause movement by contracting, but smooth muscles cause movement by contracting and relaxing.

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