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What is believed to increase the contractility of muscle fibers during contraction?
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?
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?
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?
What distinguishes benign fasciculations from pathologic fasciculations?
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