Asked by Shashank Gupta on May 20, 2024

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Concentric contractions occur when

A) the muscle produces increasing tension as it shortens.
B) the tension and length of the muscle remain constant during a contraction.
C) tension in a muscle is maintained while the muscle increases in length.
D) the muscle produces tension while the length of the muscle increases.
E) isometric contractions occur.

Concentric Contractions

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens while generating force.

Muscle Tension

The force generated by the contraction of muscle fibers, often in response to external stimuli or neural activation.

Isometric Contractions

Muscle contractions where the muscle exerts force without changing length, used for stabilization and posture.

  • Master the knowledge of distinct muscle contraction methods (isotonic, isometric, concentric, eccentric) and their peculiar features.
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Royal ChanduMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Concentric contractions involve the muscle shortening as it generates force, which is accurately described in option A. This type of contraction is typical in many types of physical activities where muscles actively shorten to produce movement, such as lifting a weight.