Like humans, birds have fast twitch and slow twitch fibers. Flying requires bursts of energy and rapid movement. What type of muscle fibers are most likely used when chickens fly?

Fast twitch, because they produce small amounts of energy quickly

Slow twitch, because they produce small amounts of energy quickly

Slow twitch, because they can contract for long periods of time without fatiguing

Fast twitch, because they produce excess ATP

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Dominik Small

8 August, 09:55

Like humans, birds have fast twitch and slow twitch fibers. Flying requires bursts of energy and rapid movement. What type of muscle fibers are most likely used when chickens fly?

Fast twitch, because they produce small amounts of energy quickly

Slow twitch, because they produce small amounts of energy quickly

Slow twitch, because they can contract for long periods of time without fatiguing

Fast twitch, because they produce excess ATP

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Zachery Cowan · Answer 1

Fast twitch, because they produce small amounts of energy quickly

Explanation:

Fast twitch fibers can generate more force, but are quicker to fatigue when compared to slow-twitch fibers therefore, causing small burst of energy quickly