Shortening of connective tissue may result from injury or immobilization. The viscoelastic properties of muscle, tendon, and ligament are also affected. How does heat affect the viscosity (thickness or resistance to movement) and elastic properties of connective tissue?
A) It increases viscosity and increases the elastic properties.
B) It decreases viscosity and decreases the elastic properties.
C) It increases viscosity and decreases the elastic properties.
D) It decreases viscosity and increases the elastic properties.
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