Which of the Following Is Not a Determinant of Whole-Muscle

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a determinant of whole-muscle tension?

• A)Number of muscle fibers contracting
• B)Tension produced by each contracting fiber
• C)Extent of motor unit recruitment
• D)Frequency of motor neuron stimulation
• E)Proportion of the muscle fibers in each motor unit that are contracting at any given time

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