Within a Single Fiber, the Tension Developed During a Twitch

question 5

Multiple Choice

Within a single fiber, the tension developed during a twitch depends upon the

• A) amplitude of the action potential.
• B) length of the sarcomeres prior to contraction.
• C) length of the thick filament.
• D) duration of the stimulus.

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