Multiple choice

Muscle cells can ___________ and ___________.

  1. relax / eat

  2. contract / withdraw

  3. relax / contract

  4. None of the answers

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Muscle cells are specialized for contraction (shortening) and relaxation (returning to their resting length), which allows for movement in the body. They do not "eat" or "withdraw" in a physiological sense.