During muscle contractions, ____.

A. the sarcomeres lengthen
B. the actin and myosin filaments slide in the same direction
C. the actin filaments move toward the middle of the sarcomere
D. the muscle fibers elongate
E. the muscle fibers are motionless


Answer: C

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