Neural Stimulation of Muscle

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What is believed to increase the contractility of muscle fibers during contraction?

  • Decrease in muscle length
  • Slight increase in temperature (correct)
  • Decrease in temperature
  • Increase in muscle length

What is the explanation for the increased strength of muscle twitching?

  • Decreased muscle length
  • Increased muscle length
  • Slight increase in temperature of muscle fibers (correct)
  • Decrease in temperature of muscle fibers

What may precipitate benign fasciculations?

  • High protein intake
  • Low carbohydrate intake
  • Excessive physical exertion (correct)
  • Lack of physical activity

What distinguishes benign fasciculations from pathologic fasciculations?

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