Which Statement Is False About Muscles

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which statement is false about muscles?

• A)Muscle comprises 50% of an adult's body weight and 40% of a child's.
• B)Muscle is 75% water, 20% protein, and 5% organic and inorganic compounds.
• C)Thirty-two percent of all protein stores for energy and metabolism are contained in muscle.
• D)Muscles are encased in fascia.

---

Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting attention, heart rate, and other physiological functions.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that is believed to play a key role in maintaining mood balance.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, leading to feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.

Tranquilizers

Drugs commonly prescribed for patients who complain of unhappiness, anxiety, or worry.