What Happens When Troponin and Tropomyosin Block the Active Sites

question 75

Multiple Choice

What happens when troponin and tropomyosin block the active sites of actin?

• A) The muscle produces a weak contraction.
• B) The muscle relaxes.
• C) The muscle contraction reaches peak tension.
• D) The muscle contraction increases tension.

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