Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding whole muscle contraction?
A) Wave summation occurs as a result of increased frequency of stimulation.
B) The amount of force produced must exceed the load in order to produce muscle shortening.
C) Isometric contractions happen when tension is developed but muscle shortening does not occur.
D) The duration of a contraction depends in part on the type of skeletal muscle fibers making up the motor unit.
E) Increasing the frequency of stimulation results in motor unit recruitment.
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