An isometric contraction is described as

A. a muscle produces an increasing tension as the length remains constant.
B. a muscle produces increasing tension as it shortens.
C. a muscle produces tension, but the length of the muscle is increasing.
D. a muscle produces constant tension during contraction.
E. action potential frequency is high enough that no relaxation of muscle fibers occurs.


Answer: A

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