Which of the following is true regarding the parallel elastic component (PEC) of muscular elasticity?

A. This component provides resistance when a muscle is passively stretched.
B. This is the component primarily responsible for the elasticity of muscle.
C. Both this component is provided by the muscle membranes and this component provides resistance when a muscle is passively stretched.
D. This component is provided by the muscle membranes.
E. All of these answers are correct.


Answer: C

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