What causes delayed onset muscle soreness?
A) exercise in which a muscle lengthens while it contracts
B) walking on level ground
C) running on level ground
D) gentle stretching

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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is believed to occur as a result of micro-tears in muscle fibers, particularly in exercises where the muscle is lengthened while it contracts, such as eccentric exercises.

What Causes Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness