Which of the Following Allows Muscles to Return to Their

Question

Which of the following allows muscles to return to their original shape during relaxation?
A) gravity
B) opposing muscle contractions
C) elastic forces
D) myosin binding
E) gravity, opposing muscle contractions, and elastic forces

Accepted Answer

Muscles return to their original shape during relaxation due to a combination of gravity, opposing muscle contractions, and elastic forces. Elastic forces help muscles recoil, opposing muscles can pull them back, and gravity assists in returning them to a resting state.