Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 6 - The Muscular System - Review Questions - Page 249: 17

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Muscles contribute to the homeostasis of the body by generating heat. Muscle contractions require energy, which releases heat as a byproduct. Among all muscles, skeletal muscles have the most significant contribution in heat generation because they are the most abundant muscles. Almost 85% of body heat is generated by muscles, significantly helping in homeostasis.

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