The tension in a skeletal muscle can be increased by increasing

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Both increasing the number of motor units stimulated and the rate of stimulation to each motor unit can increase the tension in a skeletal muscle. Additionally, these two factors can work together to produce a greater increase in tension. Increasing the number of fibers in the muscle through exercise may also contribute to increased tension, but it is not the best choice as it is not the only way to increase tension in a skeletal muscle. Therefore, the best choice(s) are D, which includes both factors that can increase tension.

The Tension in a Skeletal Muscle Can Be Increased by Increasing