If the rate of stimulation to a muscle is such that the relaxation phase is completely eliminated, the contraction type is ________
A) complete tetanus
B) wave summation
C) incomplete tetanus
D) None of the listed responses is correct.
A
Explanation:
B) Wave summation occurs when the muscle is stimulated a second time before it has completely relaxed from the first stimulation.
C) Incomplete tetanus is when the frequency of stimulation causes the muscle to reach peak tension with short cycles of relaxation.
D) One of the listed responses is correct.
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