Which of the following produces muscle tetanus?
A)low levels of acetylcholine
B)high levels of creatine phosphate
C)anaerobic metabolism
D)repeated stimulations over short periods of times
E)decreased levels of calcium

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Repeated stimulations over short periods of time can lead to muscle tetanus, which is a sustained contraction of the muscle without relaxation. This is different from normal muscle contractions, which involve repeated cycles of contraction and relaxation. The other choices do not directly cause muscle tetanus. Low levels of acetylcholine can inhibit muscle contraction and cause muscle weakness, but not tetanus. High levels of creatine phosphate and anaerobic metabolism are related to the production of ATP for muscle contractions, but not to tetanus specifically. Decreased levels of calcium can also inhibit muscle contraction, but do not lead specifically to tetanus.

Which of the Following Produces Muscle Tetanus