What type of muscle cell is responsible for voluntary contraction or movement?

A. Smooth muscle cells
B. Skeletal muscle cells
C. Cardiac muscle cells


Answer: B. Skeletal muscle cells

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Miguel fell out of a tree and broke his fall by putting his arm out, fracturing his radius and ulna. The bones were still aligned at the fracture site.  Which specific type of bone fracture is Miguel most likely to have?

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Which of the following directly initiates the release of calcium ions from the endoplasmic reticulum?

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