Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134419473
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 4RC
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Muscle contraction refers to the acceleration of tension-producing points present in the muscle fibers. The contraction of muscle fiber exerts a tension that leads to shortening of the length of muscle fiber. This process requires energy in the form of ATP.

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