Sustained Muscle Contraction Without Relaxation Between Successive Stimuli is Called

Question

Sustained muscle contraction without relaxation between successive stimuli is called
A)tonus.
B)tetanus.
C)an all-or-none response.
D)fatigue.
E)a spasm.

Accepted Answer

Tetanus is a sustained muscle contraction without relaxation between successive stimuli. This can occur naturally, such as in smooth muscle contractions of the digestive system, or can be artificially induced during medical procedures or experiments.