NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-53

  • question_answer
    The term tetanus refers to-

    A) The state of muscle fatigue caused by depletion of ATP and accumulation of lactic acid.

    B) A stronger contraction resulting from multiple motor unit Summation.

    C) The result of wave Summation, which produces a smooth and Sustained contraction of a muscle.

    D) The partial sustained contraction of major supporting muscles.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    When a muscle fibre is stimulated by a rapid succession of many nerve impulses, it remains in a state of sustained contraction. So long as the stimulation continues. When the muscle is in this condition it is said to be in state of Tetanus.


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