Question

the longer a muscle is when it starts contracting, the more tension it can generate in the contraction. true false

Explanation:

The length - tension relationship in muscles is not a simple linear "longer length means more tension". At very long lengths, the overlap between actin and myosin filaments (which is crucial for cross - bridge formation and tension generation) is reduced. There is an optimal length range for a muscle where the tension generated is maximized. Beyond or below this optimal length range, the tension generated decreases.

Answer:

B. False