The Increase in Muscle Tension That Is Produced by Increasing

question 36

Multiple Choice

The increase in muscle tension that is produced by increasing the number of active motor units is called:

• A) isotonic contraction.
• B) recruitment.
• C) muscle tone.
• D) wave summation.

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Definitions:

Hold-off Chambers

Enclosures within a hydraulic system designed to temporarily contain fluid under pressure, used to modulate system response or delay actuation.

Air Tanks

Containers designed to hold compressed air used in various systems, such as braking systems in large vehicles.

S-cam Foundation Brake

A common type of drum brake system used in heavy vehicles, where an S-shaped camshaft tightens the brake shoes to create braking force.

Brake Shoe Rollers

Components in drum brake systems that allow brake shoes to move smoothly when pressure is applied.