The 'H-zone' in the skeletal muscle fiber is defined as:
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Correct answer: The mid-region of the A-band not covered by thin filaments
In the resting state, the central part of the thick filament (A-band) is not overlapped by the thin filaments (actin). This central gap is known as the H-zone.
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