Question

multiple choice question

because skeletal muscle is under the conscious control it is said to be which of the following?

visceral
smooth
voluntary
involuntary

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks for the term used to describe skeletal muscle because it is under conscious control.

Evaluate the definition of each option

• Visceral: Refers to internal organs; visceral muscle is typically smooth muscle and is involuntary.
• Smooth: A type of non-striated, involuntary muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs.
• Voluntary: Refers to muscle action that is under conscious control. Skeletal muscles are voluntary because we can consciously decide to contract them.
• Involuntary: Refers to muscle action that is not under conscious control (e.g., cardiac and smooth muscles).

Select the correct term

Since skeletal muscle is controlled consciously, the correct term is "Voluntary".

Answer:

• Visceral
• Smooth
• Voluntary (Correct answer)
• Involuntary