2007-02-11 10:23:52 · 4 answers · asked by leia 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Im not sure, but I think that the answer is no.
Ana
2007-02-11 10:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ilusion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the actin and myosin filaments bind and apply tension, but it is not enough to overcome whatever opposing forces are acting on that muscle (like when you strain with all your might but can't lift something heavy) The muscle stays the same length but becomes tense, and like SAMI said is called and isometric (means same length) contraction as opposed to isotonic (contant tone, lenght shortens) or isolytic, in which the opposing force overpowers the muscle and causes it to lengthen.
2016-05-23 22:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with Doug here. Contract = Shorten........
2007-02-11 10:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Steve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What's the definition of 'contraction'?
Doug
2007-02-11 10:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋