During increases in the force of skeletal muscle contraction, what is the order of recruitment of the different types of motor units?
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First, the smallest motor units with the lowest threshold for activation are recruited. These are the slow-twitch, type I muscle fibers, which are fatigue-resistant and specialized for endurance activities. Show more…
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