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What causes the myosin heads to detach from actin as rigor mortis passes?

Correct answer A. Autolysis in body

Explanation

Rigor mortis ends when enzymes released from dead cells break down muscle proteins, so cross-bridges are lost through autolysis; mitochondria no longer work after death.

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