Which of the following best explains why negative (eccentric) contractions demand less oxygen?

a. Eccentric contractions gain kinetic energy.
b. Eccentric contractions compress blood vessels and reduce blood flow to the muscles.
c. Proteins inside muscle fibers are perfectly designed for eccentric contractions, therefore less oxygen is required.
d. None of the choices.


A

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