Match the types of muscles, labelled a. and b., with the characteristics.
-muscle tension exceeds the load
A)isometric contraction
B)isotonic contraction

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In isotonic contraction, muscle tension and load are equal at first, but tension eventually exceeds load as the muscle shortens and moves the load. In isometric contraction, muscle tension is generated, but the muscle does not change length and does not move the load.

Match the Types of Muscles, Labelled A