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Explain how any change in the A, H and I band lengths are brought about in terms of what happens to the actin and myosin filaments.

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To explain how changes in the A, H, and I band lengths occur during muscle contraction, we need to understand the role of actin and myosin filaments within the sarcomere, the basic unit of muscle contraction. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Sarcomere**: - The sarcomere is the structural unit of a muscle fiber, consisting of thick (myosin) and thin (actin) filaments. - The A band is the region where myosin filaments are present, and it remains constant in length during contraction. - The I band is the region containing only actin filaments, and it shortens during contraction. ...
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