Tetanus of a Muscle Is Thought to Be Caused by

question 155

Multiple Choice

Tetanus of a muscle is thought to be caused by

• A)high calcium ion concentrations in the sarcoplasm.
• B)the rapid movement of sodium ions back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum.
• C)an increase in stimulus strength.
• D)increased temperature in the active muscle.
• E)decreased amounts of calcium ions in muscle tissue.

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