Question : Which muscles in the skin contract to make the hairs on our skin stand up straight (goosebumps) when we are cold or frightened?

Option 1: Elastin

Option 2: Epidermis

Option 3: Arrector pili

Option 4: Collagen


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Correct Answer: Arrector pili


Solution : The correct answer is Arrector pili .

The arrector pili muscles, also known as hair erect muscles, are small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals. Contraction of these muscles causes goosebumps when we are cold or frightened.

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