Skeletal Muscle, as a Whole, Can Generate Different Amounts of Force

question 114

Multiple Choice

Skeletal muscle, as a whole, can generate different amounts of force, and different degrees of shortening, in response to stimuli. What is this concept called?

• A) graded response
• B) twitch
• C) fused, or complete, tetanus
• D) incomplete, or unfused, tetanus
• E) action potential

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