Which of the following statements is true?     Fast glycolytic fibers have a small diameter.     Fast glycolytic fibers contain loosely packed myofibrils.     Fast glycolytic fibers have large glycogen reserves.     Fast glycolytic fibers have many mitochondria.

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Which of the following statements is true?

   

Fast glycolytic fibers have a small diameter.

   

Fast glycolytic fibers contain loosely packed myofibrils.

   

Fast glycolytic fibers have large glycogen reserves.

   

Fast glycolytic fibers have many mitochondria.

 

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Fast glycolytic Fibers: 

Fast glycolytic fibers, also known as type IIb fibers, are a type of muscle fiber that are responsible for generating quick, powerful movements. These fibers are designed for anaerobic activities that require short bursts of intense energy, such as weightlifting, sprinting, and jumping.

Fast glycolytic fibers have several unique characteristics that allow them to produce high levels of force quickly. They are characterized by a high density of myofibrils, which are the contractile units of muscle cells, and a high concentration of enzymes involved in anaerobic glycolysis, which is the process of breaking down glucose for energy without oxygen.

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