Muscle tension is the force generated by sarcomeres within a muscle. This tension is transmitted via the connective tissue and tendons to the bones, resulting in movement. Option A accurately describes this process. B is incorrect as it describes weight and not tension. C is incorrect because during an isometric contraction, muscle tension and load are equal. D and E are both incorrect because the correct answer is A.

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Muscle Tension

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Muscle tension

A) is created when tension generated by sarcomeres is transmitted via the connective tissue and tendons to the bones
B) is the force exerted on a muscle by the weight of an object
C) is greater than the load during an isometric contraction
D) is all of the above
E) is none of the above

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