The ________ phase of muscle contractions occurs as AChE inactivates ACh and calcium ions are returned to the sarcoplasmic reticulum

A) relaxation
B) latent period
C) contraction phase
D) myogram


A
Explanation:
B) The latent period is the time from the initial stimulation to the start of muscle contraction.
C) The contraction phase involves the shortening of the fiber and the production of muscle tension or force.
D) A myogram is the recording of muscle contractions.

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