a. At what time point did would a nerve begin to fatigue? Comment on the percentage decrease in contraction force b. Was it the nerve or the muscle that experiences fatigued? c. Provide a possible mechanism for why the muscle was unable to maintain a prolonged contraction.

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a. At what time point did would a nerve begin to fatigue? Comment on the percentage decrease in contraction force

b. Was it the nerve or the muscle that experiences fatigued?

c. Provide a possible mechanism for why the muscle was unable to maintain a prolonged contraction.

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