Skeletal muscles act by _______________.
A. pulling on bones in opposing pairs.
B. pushing and pulling on bones in antagonistic pairs.
C. pulling on other muscles in a coordinated fashion.
D. contraction against a fluid-filled cavity.
E. functioning as a lever.
Answer: A
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