Question

Aisha was playing badminton with her friends for a long period of time. Suddenly, she got cramps in her leg. Based on this situation, Analyse the statements given below and choose the correct answer.

Statement 1: Sudden movement may cause uncontrolled and inappropriate contraction of muscles
Statement 2: Muscles in the legs are skeletal muscles as they can be controlled upon our will.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
• C. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true
• D. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true

Muscles of the arms and legs are skeletal muscles. Their movement are voluntary. It enables us to do activities such as running, walking or playing badminton. These muscles always work in groups, meaning when one muscle contract other muscles of the same group will relax. If this working of muscles is uncontrolled and inappropriate due to sudden movement or excess strain, it will leads to cramps or tightening of muscles.