Which of the following muscle is responsible for the 'goosebumps’?

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. Arrector muscle is also called erector muscle.

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