Question

Wave summation increases the force produced in the muscle. Another way to increase the force produced by a muscle is to?

1) Increase the number of muscle fibers recruited
2) Decrease the frequency of muscle contractions
3) Decrease the intensity of muscle contractions
4) Decrease the duration of muscle contractions

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 1) Increase the number of muscle fibers recruited

Step-by-step explanation:

To increase the force produced by a muscle, one way is to increase the number of muscle fibers recruited. When more muscle fibers contract at the same time, the force is greater. Another way to increase force is to increase the frequency of muscle contractions.

This is achieved through wave summation, where successive stimuli are added together, resulting in greater muscle contraction. Decreasing the frequency, intensity, or duration of muscle contractions would not increase the force produced by a muscle.