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If you are supposed to respond to either of two kinds of stimuli (such as the letter K or anything green) , then if one comes quickly after another, you are likely to miss the second one. This phenomenon is called?


Definitions:

Isometric Contractions

Muscle contractions where the muscle exerts force without changing length, used for stabilization and posture.

Tetanus Of Muscles

A condition characterized by prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers caused by potent toxins produced by the bacteria Clostridium tetani.

Action Potential

A rapid rise and fall in electrical membrane potential that transmits signals along neural and muscle cells.

Muscle Fibers

The cells of muscles that are specialized for contraction, allowing for body movements, posture maintenance, and heat production among other functions.

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