Which type of muscle tissue is capable of undergoing the stress-relaxation response when stretched?
A)cardiac muscle fibers
B)fast glycolytic fibers
C)fast oxidative-glycolytic fibers
D)multiunit smooth muscle fibers
E)single-unit smooth muscle fibers

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Single-unit smooth muscle fibers are capable of undergoing the stress-relaxation response when stretched. This is due to their ability to maintain tension for prolonged periods of time without fatiguing, allowing them to adapt to changes in length without further tension buildup.

Which Type of Muscle Tissue Is Capable of Undergoing the Stress-Relaxation