Muscle fiber fatigue results from ______.

A. calcium ion imbalances as ATP levels drop
B. a perception by the individual that additional muscular work is not possible
C. insufficient acetylcholine
D. insufficient stimulus of the muscle fiber at the neuromuscular junction


Answer: A. calcium ion imbalances as ATP levels drop

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