Bob Tried to Open a Jar of Pickles, but the Lid

question 108

Multiple Choice

Bob tried to open a jar of pickles, but the lid did not budge. The muscles of his hands and arms were

• A) in isometric contraction.
• B) in dynamic contraction.
• C) locked in a stretch reflex.
• D) in motor pools.
• E) in extension.

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