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Post-UTME Biology 2018 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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When the forearm is raised, which muscle contracts in the process?

  • A. Cardiac muscle
  • B. BicepsCorrect
  • C. Triceps
  • D. Involuntary muscle

Explanation

The biceps muscle contracts to flex the elbow and raise the forearm, while the triceps (its antagonist) relaxes.

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