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Explain the difference between a single muscle fiber contraction and a skeletal muscle contraction (whole muscle). How does the length of the sarcomere affect the contraction?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter8: Muscle Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10UC

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