Which of the Following Describes a Muscle That Remains in a Contracted

Question

Which of the following describes a muscle that remains in a contracted state?
A) Twitch
B) Tetany
C) Atrophy
D) Hypertrophy

Accepted Answer

Tetany describes a sustained contraction of a muscle due to a high frequency of nerve impulses. This can occur naturally or through deliberate stimulation, and can result in muscle spasms or cramps. Twitch refers to a brief, involuntary contraction of a muscle, while atrophy describes a decrease in muscle mass and strength, and hypertrophy describes an increase in muscle mass and strength.