Which Statement Is NOT True of Muscle Tone

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of muscle tone?

• A)It produces body heat.
• B)It depends upon nerve impulses.
• C)A small number of muscle fibers in a muscle are contracted.
• D)It is a state of slight contraction that does not require ATP.

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Definitions:

Gastrocnemius

A major muscle located in the back part of the lower leg, contributing to plantar flexion of the foot.

Tibialis Anterior

A muscle in the lower leg that dorsiflexes and inverts the foot, playing a key role in walking and running.

Quadriceps Group

A muscle group located in the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee and composed of four muscles.

Vastus Lateralis

A large muscle on the side of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, crucial for extending the knee.