During an Isometric Twitch in a Skeletal Muscle

question 46

Multiple Choice

During an isometric twitch in a skeletal muscle:

• A)tension generated by the muscle always exceeds the load on the muscle.
• B)tetanus occurs.
• C)sarcomeres do not significantly shorten.
• D)the whole muscle shortens.
• E)the load on the muscle is always greater than the tension generated.

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