Which Statement BEST Describes the Activity of the Protein Cross-Bridges

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST describes the activity of the protein cross-bridges during an eccentric muscle contraction?

• A)Cross-bridge tension is less than external forces.
• B)Actin and myosin slide and become closer to each other.
• C)Cross-bridge tension equals external forces.
• D)Actin and myosin become farther apart.

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