The ‘goosebumps’ which is experienced during winter or any emotion is caused by the contraction of which of the following muscle?

Intercostal muscle

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Cardiac muscle

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Arrector muscle

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Flexor muscle

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Solution

The correct option is C Arrector muscle
The ‘goosebumps’ which is experienced during winter or any emotion is caused by the contraction of the arrector muscles which runs obliquely between the hair follicle and the outer part of the dermis.

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