How does physical activity enhance muscle tone?

By increasing muscle soreness

By keeping muscles in partial contraction

By reducing muscle flexibility

By decreasing muscle size

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B. By keeping muscles in partial contraction

Physical activity stimulates the nerves that signal muscles to contract partially, leading to improved muscle tone and physical fitness.

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