Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Biology

Question:

How many types of muscles are there in Human body?

Options:

2

3

4

5

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) – 3

There are 3 main types of muscles in the human body:

  1. Skeletal Muscle: These are attached to bones and are responsible for voluntary movements of the body, such as walking and lifting.
  2. Smooth Muscle: Found in the walls of internal organs like the stomach and intestines, smooth muscles are involuntary and control processes like digestion.
  3. Cardiac Muscle: This type of muscle is specific to the heart and is also involuntary. It contracts to pump blood throughout the body.

So, the correct answer is 3.