Regarding the Effect of Sarcomere Length on Tension Production, a Very

question 128

Multiple Choice

Regarding the effect of sarcomere length on tension production, a very highly stretched muscle (increased sarcomere length above normal 3.1 µm) will produce a contraction (% maximum tension) that is ________.

• A) optimal (100%)
• B) much greater than average (80-90%)
• C) fairly weak (20-40%)
• D) slightly stronger than resting position (~10%)
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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