When a muscle relaxes,

A. crossbridges stop forming and muscle extensibility returns the muscle to rest length.
B. crossbridges stop forming and muscle elasticity returns the muscle to rest length.
C. crossbridges form and muscle elasticity returns the muscle to rest length.
D. crossbridges form and muscle extensibility returns the muscle to rest length.


Answer: B

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