effects of repeated stimulation
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Summation
Repeated stimuli before complete relaxation leads to stronger contraction.
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Incomplete Tetanus
A condition where muscle partially relaxes between contractions, but still builds tension.
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Complete Tetanus
A state of no relaxation where maximum tension is reached.
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Recruitment
The activation of more motor units to increase tension in sustained muscle contractions.
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Muscle Tone
The state where some motor units are always active, keeping muscles firm even at rest.
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Atrophy
A condition resulting from lack of stimulation that leads to muscle weakness and shrinkage.
