Human Biology, 14 Edition

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Chapter 13 - Section 13.2 - Skeletal Muscle Fiber Contraction - Check Your Progress - Page 270: 2

Answer

The thin (actin) filaments will slide pas the thick (myosin) filaments to the center. As it does so, the Z lines will relocate, and the H band will get smaller until it completely disappears.

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The thin (actin) filaments will slide pas the thick (myosin) filaments to the center. As it does so, the Z lines will relocate, and the H band will get smaller until it completely disappears.
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