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Goosebumps are caused by the contraction of which type of muscle?
Options
A Arrector pili muscles
Correct Answer
B Skeletal muscle
C Circular smooth muscle
D Dermal tendons
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Arrector pili are small smooth muscles attached to hair follicles that contract in response to cold or fear, causing hair to stand erect and producing goosebumps.

Hint

This is a vestigial pilomotor reflex in humans.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 101 of 2214
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