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What kind of contraction occurs in your neck muscles while you are reading your class assignment?

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding Muscle Contraction**: - Muscle contraction occurs when muscle fibers are activated by nerve impulses. Each muscle fiber is controlled by a motor neuron, and the strength of contraction is determined by the number of muscle fibers that are activated. 2. **Identifying the Type of Contraction**: - While reading for an extended period, the neck muscles are held in a fixed position. This leads to a specific type of muscle contraction. ...
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