Question

all of the following statements are true concerning skeletal muscles except:
a. skeletal muscles control involuntary body functions.
b. skeletal muscles are controlled by the central nervous system.
c. skeletal muscles are used to move large body parts.
d. skeletal muscles are attached to the bones.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Skeletal muscles are voluntary, meaning they are under conscious control and do not control involuntary functions (like the heart's beating, which is controlled by cardiac muscle).
• Option B: Skeletal muscles are controlled by the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) as they are voluntary muscles.
• Option C: Skeletal muscles are responsible for moving large body parts (e.g., arms, legs) through their attachment to bones and contraction.
• Option D: Skeletal muscles are attached to bones via tendons, which is a key characteristic of them.

So the statement that is false (the exception) is Option A.

Answer:

A. Skeletal muscles control involuntary body functions.