The minimal level of stimulation required to cause a fiber to contract is called
A) a threshold stimulus
B) the all-or-none law
C) twitch contraction
D) tetanic contraction

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The minimal level of stimulation required to cause a fiber to contract is called a threshold stimulus. This is the minimum level of stimulation required to initiate an action potential and trigger a muscle contraction.

The Minimal Level of Stimulation Required to Cause a Fiber