Physical evidence that supports the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction includes

A) constant distance between Z lines during contraction.
B) decreased width of the H band during contraction.
C) increased width of the I band during contraction.
D) decreased width of the A band during contraction.
E) the I band and H band distance is constant during contraction.


Answer: B

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