Muscle Contracted to a Size Shorter Than Its Resting Length

question 88

Multiple Choice

Muscle contracted to a size shorter than its resting length has less tension than one at resting length because:

• A)Z discs will collide with thin filaments
• B)Z discs will collide with thick filaments
• C)H bands will widen
• D)A bands will widen
• E)none of these is a correct explanation for the reduced tension

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