Body systemsQuestion 1656 of 1700

Which muscle type is voluntary?

  1. Cardiac muscle
  2. Smooth muscle in the stomach
  3. Smooth muscle in the lungs
  4. Skeletal muscle
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Correct answer: Skeletal muscle

A person can control skeletal muscle on purpose. The heart and the organs move on their own.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.6: Musculoskeletal System

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026