Question

Which property of muscles is used for locomotion?

• A. Excitability
• B. Contractility
• C. Extensibility
• D. Elasticity

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Contractility

• The most common types of movements seen in cells of the human body are amoeboid, ciliary and muscular.

• Muscular movement relies on the contractile property of muscles, which is essential for locomotion.