Which of the following helps explain the increased tension seen in multiple wave summation?

A. Exposure of more active sites on myosin myofilaments
B. The breakdown of elastic elements in the cell
C. Decreased stimulus frequency
D. Increased motor unit recruitment
E. Increased concentration of Ca2+ around the myofibrils


Answer: E

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