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Muscle twitch and tetanus

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Muscle Twitch**: - A muscle twitch is defined as a single, quick contraction of a muscle fiber in response to a strong enough action potential. This contraction is noticeable and can be felt by an individual. 2. **Characteristics of Muscle Twitch**: - It involves a brief contraction followed by relaxation. - The contraction is strong enough to be perceived, indicating that the action potential has reached the threshold level. ...
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