The process called ________ stimulates more motor units to be activated

A) treppe
B) wave summation
C) recruitment
D) concentric contractions


C
Explanation:
A) Treppe is muscle contraction with complete relaxation between each stimulus.
B) Wave summation occurs when the muscle is stimulated before it completely relaxes from the first stimulation; the two contractions are summed.
D) A concentric contraction is when a muscle shortens during contraction.

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