Which of the following describes a muscle that remains in a contracted state?
A)Twitch
B)Tetany
C)Atrophy
D)Hypertrophy

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Tetany is a sustained maximal contraction of a muscle fiber, whereas a twitch is a brief, weak contraction. Atrophy refers to a wasting away or decrease in size of a muscle, while hypertrophy is an increase in the size of a muscle due to increased exercise or use.

Which of the Following Describes a Muscle That Remains in a Contracted