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Sliding filament theory

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Why can skeletal muscles move bones only by pulling?

A

They move bones by expanding, generating tension and lengthening.

B

They move bones by contracting, generating tension and shortening.

C

They move bones by relaxing, reducing tension and lengthening.

D

They move bones by contracting, generating compression and shortening.

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Sliding filament theory Flashcards

  1. A Level
  2. /Biology
  3. /Sliding filament theory

21 flashcards on Edexcel A A Level Biology Sliding filament theory: the key terms, definitions and processes you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.

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