Overlapping strands of actin and myosin form the
A) intrafusal fibers.
B) gamma fibers.
C) motor unit.
D) myofibrils.
E) alpha motor axons.

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The overlapping strands of actin and myosin are contained within the myofibrils, which are the contractile units of skeletal muscle cells. A, B, C, and E are not correct as they refer to other structures involved in muscle function, such as specialized muscle fibers and nerve structures.

Overlapping Strands of Actin and Myosin Form the