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The three main types of muscles are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
The three main types of muscles are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.
True
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and are under voluntary control.
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and are under voluntary control.
True
Skeletal muscle fibers are cylindrical and have a single nucleus.
Skeletal muscle fibers are cylindrical and have a single nucleus.
False
Skeletal muscles are responsible for maintaining body temperature.
Skeletal muscles are responsible for maintaining body temperature.
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Skeletal muscles are powered primarily by the oxidation of proteins.
Skeletal muscles are powered primarily by the oxidation of proteins.
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Skeletal muscles are responsible for the erect posture of the body.
Skeletal muscles are responsible for the erect posture of the body.
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The term 'muscle' is derived from the Latin word 'musculus' which means a little mouse.
The term 'muscle' is derived from the Latin word 'musculus' which means a little mouse.
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Muscles are responsible for the circulation of blood cells throughout the body.
Muscles are responsible for the circulation of blood cells throughout the body.
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The human muscular system includes fewer than 500 muscles.
The human muscular system includes fewer than 500 muscles.
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Muscles are composed of protein filaments of actin and myosin that slide past one another, producing contraction.
Muscles are composed of protein filaments of actin and myosin that slide past one another, producing contraction.
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Muscles are responsible for the movement of food through the digestive system via peristalsis.
Muscles are responsible for the movement of food through the digestive system via peristalsis.
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Muscles are found only in animals and not in humans.
Muscles are found only in animals and not in humans.
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