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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 32 MC

Which characteristic best describes Type IIb (fast twitch) muscle fibres?

  1. High mitochondrial density
  2. Slow contraction speed
  3. Rapid force production
  4. High fatigue resistance
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Type IIb fibres produce rapid, powerful contractions.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Characteristic of Type I (slow twitch) fibres.
  • B is incorrect: Type IIb fibres have fast contraction speeds
  • D is incorrect: Type IIb fibres fatigue quickly

Filed Under: Skeletal and muscular systems Tagged With: Band 5, smc-5521-40-Muscle fibres

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