Since Each Myofibril Is Attached at Either End of the Muscle

question 3

Multiple Choice

Since each myofibril is attached at either end of the muscle fiber, when sarcomeres shorten, the muscle fiber

• A) shortens.
• B) weakens.
• C) lengthens.
• D) strengthens.
• E) not enough information to say

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