Figure 10-2 Muscle Contractions

Use Figure 10-2 to answer the following questions:
-What is the contraction in graph (d) called?
A) complete tetanus
B) incomplete tetanus
C) twitch
D) wave summation
E) treppe

Question

Figure 10-2 Muscle Contractions
 
Use Figure 10-2 to answer the following questions:
-What is the contraction in graph (d) called?
A) complete tetanus 
B) incomplete tetanus 
C) twitch 
D) wave summation 
E) treppe

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The contraction in graph (d) is called complete tetanus, as it shows a sustained contraction without any relaxation between the stimuli. This is achieved through rapid sequential stimulation of muscle fibers, which is known as tetanus.