MDCAT Biology MCQ #5632

During muscle contraction, what happens to the length of the sarcomere?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #5632

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During muscle contraction, what happens to the length of the sarcomere?

    • A) It remains the same
    • B) It increases
    • C) It decreases
    • D) It becomes irregular

    Answer: It decreases

    Explanation: Sarcomere shortens during muscle contraction; this is the basis of muscle contraction.