Why does the sarcomere get narrower during muscle contraction?
A. The myosin fiber shrinks.
B. The myosin and actin fibers overlap more.
C. The edges of the muscle push the cells closer together.
D. The actin fiber shrinks.
E. The sarcoplasmic reticulum empties.
Answer: B
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