Which of the Following Statements About Hydrostatic Skeletons Is FALSE

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hydrostatic skeletons is FALSE?

• A)Longitudinal muscle contractions increase the length of the body cavity.
• B)Hydrostatic skeletons are found in many vascular plants and almost all multicellular animals.
• C)Movement is produced by muscles that exert pressure against a fluid-filled cavity.
• D)Intervertebral discs and articular cartilage are examples of hydrostatic elements in the vertebrate skeletal system.
• E)Circular and longitudinal muscles function as antagonists.

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