Which of the Following Statements Regarding Skeletal-Muscle Contraction Is True

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding skeletal-muscle contraction is true?

• A)During a lengthening contraction, the tension exerted by the muscle exceeds the load on the muscle
• B)Every isometric contraction begins and ends as an isotonic contraction
• C)During every muscle contraction, muscle fibers change length
• D)During every muscle contraction, tension is developed in the muscle
• E)None of the choices are true

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