Fatigue refers to
A)the sensation of pain associated with repeated muscle contractions.
B)an inability to maintain power output during repeated contractions.
C)the feeling of sleepiness that occurs during repeated muscle contractions.
D)an increased free radical production that occurs during repeated muscle contractions.

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Fatigue is typically defined as the inability to maintain a desired level of power output during repeated muscle contractions, and this definition best aligns with option B. Option A refers more specifically to muscle soreness, while option C is related but not an accurate definition of fatigue. Option D is related to fatigue through the production of reactive oxygen species, but it is not a definition of fatigue itself.

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