Identify the Statement Concerning General Functional Characteristics of Muscle That

Question

Identify the statement concerning general functional characteristics of muscle that is true.
A) Muscle tissue shortens forcefully but lengthens passively.
B) Muscle tissue shortens passively but lengthens forcefully.
C) Muscle tissue can get shorter, but can not get longer.
D) Muscle tissue can get longer, but can not get shorter.
E) None of these statements are true.

Accepted Answer

Muscle tissue is able to generate force and contract, causing shortening of the muscle fibers. However, when the muscle relaxes, it does so passively allowing it to lengthen as it returns to its original resting length.