If the muscle fiber is stimulated so rapidly that it does not have a chance to relax at all between stimuli, a smooth, sustained contraction of maximal strength known as ____________________ occurs

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


tetanus

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) lymphocyte B) eosinophil C) neutrophil D) monocyte

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A) synergist B) prime mover C) antagonist D) fixator

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What will be an ideal response?

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