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The triceps and biceps muscles are of...

The triceps and biceps muscles are of

A

Antagonist type

B

Involuntary type

C

Smooth type

D

Sphincter type

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The correct Answer is:
A
Biceps and work as antagonistic muscles at elbow. Contraction of biceps and relaxation of triceps causes flexion of arm. Similarly, contraction of triceps causes extension of arm at elbow.
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