If the Load on a Muscle Is Increased, Eventually a Load

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Multiple Choice

If the load on a muscle is increased, eventually a load will be reached at which the velocity of shortening becomes zero.At this point, the muscle contraction is referred to as

• A)concentric
• B)eccentric
• C)isotonic
• D)isokinetic
• E)isometric

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