Which of the following does NOT occur as a sarcomere shortens during muscle contraction?

A. The H zone shortens.
B. The I bands shorten.
C. The Z lines (discs) move closer together.
D. The thin and thick myofilaments shorten in length.
E. All of these occur as a sarcomere shortens.


Answer: D

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