In a Muscle Contraction,the Z Lines of a Sarcomere Are

question 61

Multiple Choice

In a muscle contraction,the Z lines of a sarcomere are ___.

• A) closer together but not overlapping
• B) further apart
• C) the same distance as when not contracting
• D) thicker
• E) overlapping

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