Shortening a Muscle While It Maintains Constant Tension Is Called

question 33

Multiple Choice

Shortening a muscle while it maintains constant tension is called __________.

• A) complete tetanus
• B) incomplete tetanus
• C) an isokinetic contraction
• D) an isometric contraction
• E) an isotonic contraction

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Definitions:

Point Estimator

The sample statistic, such as x, s, or p, that provides the point estimate of the population parameter.

Simple Random Samples

A subset of a statistical population in which each member of the subset has an equal probability of being chosen.

Population Size

The total number of individuals or units in the population being studied.

Population Parameter

A numerical value that describes a characteristic of an entire population.