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The triceps and biceps muscles are of

A
Antagonist type
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Involuntary type
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Smooth type
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Sphincter type
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Solution

The correct option is A Antagonist type
Biceps and triceps 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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