Which of the Following Characterizes the Size of Motor Units

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes the size of motor units?

• A)Smaller motor units contract primarily for joint mobility.
• B)Larger motor units contract primarily for joint stabilization.
• C)No correlation exists between motor unit size and mobility versus stabilization function.
• D)Smaller motor units contract for joint stability.

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