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What actually happens when you stretch?

A. Myofibrils extend to full length.
B. Myofibrils slide together.
C. Muscle fibers extend to full length.
D. Muscle fibers slide together.

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User SAFEER N
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Answer:C. Muscle fibers extend to full length.

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Sfendell
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when you stretch, the muscle fiber is pulled out to its full length sarcomere by sarcomere, and then the connective tissue takes up the remaining slack. When this occurs, it helps to realign any disorganized fibers in the direction of the tension. So the answer is C
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