The inability of muscle cells to relax due to high frequency stimulation is termed
A)treppe.
B)recruitment.
C)twitch.
D)tetanus.

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This is the definition of tetanus, where muscle cells reach a sustained contraction due to high frequency stimulation. A is incorrect as treppe refers to a gradual increase in muscle contraction strength due to successive stimulations. B is incorrect as recruitment refers to the gradual increase in the number of active motor units during a muscle contraction. C is incorrect as twitch refers to a single contraction-relaxation cycle of a muscle fiber.

The Inability of Muscle Cells to Relax Due to High