Question

Movement in most animals is a coordinated activity of which of the following system/systems?

• A. Only muscular system
• B. Only skeletal and nervous systems
• C. Only nervous system
• D. Muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems

• Locomotion is the act of moving from place to place.

• Walking, swimming, and flying are modes of locomotion.

• All modes of locomotion consist of a cycle of patterned and rhythmic activity of different muscle groups.

• Movement in animals involves coordination between the muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems