Hypertrophy means that there is a/an ..... in the size of the muscle fibers, and there is usually ..... muscle fibers.

SKELETAL MUSCLE

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Hypertrophy means that there is a/an ____ in the size of the muscle fibers, and there is usually ____ muscle fibers.

A	increase; an increased number of
B	decrease; a decreased number of
C	decrease; an increased number of
D	increase; no change in the number of

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Muscular hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscle mass. This usually manifests as an increase in muscle size and strength. Typically, muscle hypertrophy occurs as a result of strength training, which is why it is normally associated with weight lifting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Muscle hypertrophy represents enlargement of total muscle mass and cross-sectional area. Muscle hypertrophy is more common in fast-twitch than in slow-twitch muscles. Type 2A fibers exhibit the greatest growth, more so than type 2B and type 1 fibers.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to this definition, hypertrophy of skeletal muscle is an increase in the size of fibers without an increase in their number, irrespective of any increase in the number of nuclei per fiber.

Detailed explanation-4: -Muscle hypertrophy refers to an increase in the size of muscle cells and is often associated with weight training. The most common type of muscular hypertrophy occurs as a result of physical exercises, such as weightlifting, but genetics play a role as well.

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MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

SKELETAL MUSCLE