Question

1. which is not a function of the muscular system?

○ sensing the environment
○ balance
○ generating heat
○ circulation

Explanation:

• Sensing the environment: This is primarily a function of the nervous system (via sensory receptors like touch, temperature receptors), not the muscular system.
• Balance: Muscles (especially skeletal muscles in the limbs, core, and eyes) work with the vestibular system to maintain balance and posture.
• Generating heat: Muscle contractions (including involuntary shivering) produce body heat, a key muscular system function.
• Circulation: Cardiac muscle (heart) pumps blood for circulation, and skeletal muscle contractions assist in venous blood return.

Answer:

sensing the environment