What happens to the actin and myosin filaments when a muscle contracts?

A. Both of them shorten.
B. Myosin shortens, while actin lengthens.
C. Both of them lengthen.
D. Both stay the same length.
E. Actin shortens, while myosin lengthens.


Answer: D

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