An activated muscle is quickly shortened by an external force to a new length. What will happen? Answer: (d) The muscle will show a burst of its electrical activity (EMG) at a delay of about 30 ms.
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Step 1: When an activated muscle is quickly shortened by an external force, the muscle fibers experience a sudden change in length, which can affect the tension within the muscle. Show more…
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