Which of the following best explains why the greatest force production of an isolated muscle occurs when the muscle is near 100 percent of its resting length?
a. The muscle is well rested and not fatigued.
b. There are greater amounts of ATP found inside the muscle at that length.
c. The greatest number of cross-bridge cycling mechanisms exist.
d. The muscle has stored up potential energy, which increases force production.
C
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