Asked by Alexandra Lippmann on Jun 19, 2024
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If one nerve stimulus arrives at a muscle fiber so soon that the fiber has only partially relaxed from the previous twitch, the most likely result will be ________.
A) fatigue
B) spasm
C) incomplete tetanus
D) complete tetanus
E) flaccid paralysis
Complete Tetanus
A state of sustained muscle contraction without relaxation, usually induced by rapid, repeated stimulation.
Incomplete Tetanus
A state of muscle contraction characterized by rapid, continuous twitching of the muscle which does not reach maximal strength.
Partially Relaxed
A physiological state where muscles display a reduction in tension without being fully at rest, maintaining some degree of activation.
- Describe the underlying processes responsible for distinct contraction outcomes, including tetanus and treppe.
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Nicole ShaquittaJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Incomplete tetanus occurs when a new stimulus is applied to a muscle before the previous relaxation phase has finished, leading to a condition where the muscle contractions partially merge and produce a sustained but not maximal contraction.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the underlying processes responsible for distinct contraction outcomes, including tetanus and treppe.