Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Introduction: The muscle tension is a condition in which the body muscles remain semi-contracted for a long period. The physiological stress on the muscles typically leads to this condition.
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