Continuous Prolonged Immobilization of Skeletal Muscle in a Shortened Position

question 3

Multiple Choice

Continuous prolonged immobilization of skeletal muscle in a shortened position results in which of the following?

• A)Increased muscle tone from hyperactive reflexes
• B)Contracture from loss of sarcomeres
• C)Increased tensile strength from the addition of titin
• D)Both A and B
• E)A,B,and C

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