Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Tonic contractions provide rapid movement for skeletal muscles.
2. Good posture can be defined as holding the body parts in the position that favors best function.
3. The production of heat is a primary function of the muscular system.
4. Hypothermia refers to a dangerous elevation in body temperature.
5. The breakdown of ATP is the energy source that helps supply heat to the body.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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