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.