Concentric Contractions Occur When

question 182

Multiple Choice

Concentric contractions occur when

• A) the muscle produces increasing tension as it shortens.
• B) the tension and length of the muscle remain constant during a contraction.
• C) tension in a muscle is maintained while the muscle increases in length.
• D) the muscle produces tension while the length of the muscle increases.
• E) isometric contractions occur.

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