Which of the Following Statements Describes How Muscles Help Maintain

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes how muscles help maintain homeostasis?

A) The contractions of skeletal muscles pull on tendons and move elements of the skeleton.
B) Skeletal muscles are responsible for guarding the openings of the digestive and urinary tracts.
C) Skeletal muscles are responsible for the pumping action of the heart.
D) Skeletal muscles support the weight of some internal organs.
E) Skeletal muscle contractions help maintain body temperature.