Which Type of Muscle Contraction Is Most Likely to Cause

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which type of muscle contraction is most likely to cause ischemia in the tissues?

• A)shortening
• B)isometric
• C)eccentric
• D)lengthening

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Definitions:

Femoral Vein

A large vein in the thigh that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limb back to the heart.

Hepatic Portal Vein

A large vein that carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive organs to the liver for processing.

Inferior Mesenteric Vein

A vein that drains blood from the lower part of the large intestine and rectum into the portal venous system.

Inferior Phrenic Vein

A vein draining the diaphragm, usually flowing into the inferior vena cava or the superior suprarenal vein.