Animation 11.13: Myosin and Actin Cause a Muscle to ContractClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 327 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:What is the end result of the myosin and actin filaments sliding across each other in a depolarized muscle fiber?

A. muscular contraction
B. muscular atrophy
C. muscular relaxation
D. muscular spasms


Answer: A

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