The “population code” for m uscle force refers to
A) W hether slow twitch or fast twitch muscles are recruited
B) The number of motor units, and therefore muscle fibers, that are active
C) W hich muscles are activated
D) Inverse innervation of antagonistic muscles
E) Co-innervation of synergistic muscles

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The "population code" for muscle force refers to the number of motor units, and therefore muscle fibers, that are active. This concept is based on the idea that the total force generated by a muscle is determined by the number and type of motor units recruited.

The “Population Code” for M Uscle Force Refers to