Which of the Following Statements Concerning Types of Muscle Contractions

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning types of muscle contractions is false?

• A) In isometric contractions, the amount of tension produced by the muscle is constant.
• B) In isotonic contractions, the muscle fibers shorten.
• C) The contractile processes in isometric and isotonic contractions are the same.
• D) Most skeletal muscle contractions are a combination of isometric and isotonic contractions.
• E) In isotonic contractions, the amount of tension produced by the muscle fibers is constant during the contraction.

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