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What is it when a muscle becomes shorter and thicker?
When a muscle becomes shorter and thicker, it is called muscle hypertrophy. This occurs when the muscle fibers increase in size in response to repetitive, strenuous exercises like weightlifting.
When a muscle contracts it become shorter or longer?
It becomes shorter.
What does a muscle become when it contracts?
A muscle becomes shorter when it contracts.
When does a muscle become shorter and thicker?
Muscle becomes shorter and thicker during contraction... so what?!!! (help me!!!)
Why does pulling a muscle represent contraction?
Contraction is the process in which a muscle becomes or is made shorter and tighter, so if a muscle is pulled, it has become shorter and tighter. Hope this helped!
When a muscle shortens it means what?
It is called a concentric contraction. The muscle gets shorter in preparation to do work.
Can muscle cells become shorter?
Yes, muscle cells can become shorter through a process called muscle contraction. This happens when the filaments within the muscle cells slide past each other, causing the muscle to contract and shorten.
Does gaining muscle make you shorter?
No, gaining muscle does not make you shorter.
What is another name for involuntary muscles?
It is called involuntary muscle or smooth muscle.
What is the homonym for contract?
The homonym for contract is "contract," which can also refer to a legal agreement or a muscle that becomes shorter and tighter.
When a muscle contracts how does actin and myosin get shorter?
When the muscle contracts, it gets shorter. When it relaxes, it gets longer.
What muscle becomes shorter?
For women calf muscles can become shorter if they wear heels too much. Because the foot is positioned on an incline the heel is higher than the toes. This meaning that the front leg muscle is extended because the foot is on an incline but the calf muscle in the back which is connected to the heel is squeezed together causing it to be shortened over a long period of time.
