Match the following:
-The stimulus above which no stronger contraction can be elicited,because all motor units are firing in the muscle.
A)Tetanus
B)Maximal stimulus
C)Wave summation
D)Muscle tone
E)Multiple motor unit summation

Question

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The definition matches the term "Maximal stimulus," which refers to the strongest stimulus that will cause all motor units in a muscle to contract.

Answer: A 
 While the definition does not perfectly match any of the choices, "Tetanus" is the closest match. Tetanus refers to a sustained contraction of a muscle due to repetitive stimuli, and if the stimuli are strong enough, all motor units in the muscle will fire and reach their maximum contraction, resulting in a plateau of muscle tension.

Note: While "muscle tone" is a term related to the slight tension present in a muscle at rest, it does not fit the definition provided. "Wave summation" and "multiple motor unit summation" both refer to mechanisms by which increased stimulation leads to stronger muscle contractions, but they do not necessarily imply that all available motor units are firing.

Match the Following: -The Stimulus Above Which No Stronger Contraction Can Be Elicited,because