It Is Critical for Muscles to Contract Quickly When Activated

question 41

Essay

It is critical for muscles to contract quickly when activated. What feature(s) of muscles help increase the speed of excitation-contraction coupling?

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Definitions:

Reasonable Person

A hypothetical individual in society who exercises average care, skill, and judgment in conduct and is often used as a standard in legal reasoning.

Negligence Per Se

A legal doctrine whereby an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.

Heightened Duty

Refers to an increased level of obligation that a party must adhere to, often in fiduciary relationships or professions that demand a higher standard of care.

Standard Of Care

The level of carefulness and caution expected from someone who has a responsibility to act cautiously.