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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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The energy source for short, immediate muscle contraction is typically:
Options
A ATP stored in the muscle fiber
Correct Answer
B Glycogen breakdown
C Lactic acid fermentation
D Oxygen from blood
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Muscle fibers contain a small reserve of ATP that provides immediate energy for the first few seconds of contraction.

Hint

This supply lasts only 2-3 seconds.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 85 of 2214
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