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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Introduction

Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which of these types of muscles are under conscious control?

Answer
A
skeletal muscles
B
cardiac muscles
C
smooth muscles

Explanation

Skeletal muscles are generally under conscious, or voluntary, control, so you can choose to move them. Cardiac muscle in the heart and smooth muscle in organs such as the intestines work automatically. Therefore, the correct choice is skeletal muscles.

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