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Why is it possible for infants to distinguish between some speech sounds that adults cannot?


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Tetanic Muscle Contraction

A sustained muscle contraction that results from rapid, repetitive stimulation, producing a smooth and steady increase in muscle tension.

Tetanus

A bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms, often starting in the jaw, caused by Clostridium tetani.

Muscle Twitch

A single rapid contraction and relaxation of a muscle fiber or group of fibers, often in response to a single stimulus.

Skeletal Muscle

Skeletal muscle refers to muscle tissue that is attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

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