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Antagonists are muscles that resist the actions of a ______ and pull in the opposite direction.

(A) Prime mover
(B) Synergist
(C) Motor unit
(D) Fixator

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Answer:

A) prime movers

Step-by-step explanation:

A muscle with the opposite action of the prime mover is called an antagonist.

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Answer:

Antagonists are muscles that resist the actions of a (A) prime mover

and pull in the opposite direction.

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