During an isometric twitch in a skeletal muscle
A. the whole muscle shortens.
B. tension generated by the muscle always exceeds the load on the muscle.
C. H zones shorten.
D. sarcomeres do not significantly shorten.
E. tetanus occurs.
Answer: D
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