Question

Which of these statements is not true regarding skeletal muscles?

(a) They are also called voluntary muscles

(b) They help in the movement of food through the oesophagus

(c) They have striations

(d) They are involved in changing of body posture

The question was posed to me in an internship interview.

Asked question is from Locomotion & Movement topic in portion Locomotion and Movement of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) They help in the movement of food through the oesophagus

For explanation: Skeletal muscles are also known as voluntary muscles. They have striations and are also known as striated muscles. They are involved in changing of body posture but not in the movement of food through the oesophagus.