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What happens during isokinetic exercise Muscles contract at a constant rate. Muscles contract and relax to move a joint. Muscles do not contract at all. Muscles contract with very little body movement.?

Muscles contract and relax to move a joint. ... Muscles contract at a constant rate. Muscles contract and relax to move a joint.


What muscle can do?

Muscles can contract and shorten


How do muscles contract and relax?

muscles contract and relax by bring about movements.


What two ways do muscles work?

They contract and relax


What happens if the papillary muscles fail to contract?

If the papillary muscles fail to contract the valves will prolapse. The papillary muscles are located in the ventricles and contract to prevent prolapse.


Why do muscles require more energy even when they are not very active at the moment?

Muscles require more energy even when they are not very active because they need a baseline level of energy to maintain their structure and function, such as maintaining muscle tone and readiness to contract when needed. This baseline energy consumption is known as the basal metabolic rate of muscles.


Are antigravity muscles in a constant state of contraction?

No, no muscle is. The cells take turns contracting & relaxing. The "anti gravity" muscles only contract when you're standing up.


Do grasshoppers ventilate?

Yes, grasshoppers do ventilate. When they contract the muscles in their abdomen, it forces air out through the tracheae. The abdomen goes back to its normal state when the muscles relax.


Can smooth muscles maintain a steady state of contraction?

Yes. Smooth muscle can contract cell by cell. This causes muscles to be contracted for very long periods of time.


Can you contract your smooth and cardiac muscles on purpose?

Smooth Muscles can, but Cardiac Muscles can not.


When muscles shorten they.?

contract


When muscles contract what do they do?

Shorten