Since Each Myofibril Is Attached at Either End of the Muscle

question 76

Multiple Choice

Since each myofibril is attached at either end of the muscle fiber, when sarcomeres shorten, the musclefiber

• A) lengthens.
• B) shortens.
• C) strengthens.
• D) weakens.
• E) pulls from the middle.

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