Which statement is true about an agonist?

a. It opposes the function of the prime mover.
b. It is the primary muscle that produces a movement.
c. It functions primarily to stabilize a joint.
d. Its muscle fibers are always circular in structure.


b. It is the primary muscle that produces a movement.

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