A skeletal muscle generates the greatest tension when it is
A) greatly stretched before being stimulated.
B) partially stretched before being stimulated.
C) fully relaxed before being stimulated.
D) well-rested and low in creatine phosphate.
E) high in lactate concentration.

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Partially stretched muscles generate the greatest tension due to the optimal overlap of actin and myosin filaments, allowing for efficient cross-bridge formation and force production.

A Skeletal Muscle Generates the Greatest Tension When It Is