In an isotonic contraction, the muscle ________.

A) changes in length and moves the "load"
B) does not change in length but increases tension
C) never converts pyruvate to lactate
D) rapidly resynthesizes creatine phosphate and ATP


A) changes in length and moves the "load"

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