PHYSIOLOGY
MUSCLE CONTRACTION
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Question
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The increase in size of a muscle is called ____
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atrophy
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hypertrophy
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epitrophy
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hypotrophy
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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: -Hypertrophy is an increase and growth of muscle cells. Hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscular size achieved through exercise.
Detailed explanation-3: -Skeletal muscle hypertrophy is the increase in muscle fiber cross sectional area that is accompanied by an increase in muscle volume and mass. Hypertrophy occurs in response to a higher load on muscle which activates inducible agents such as IGF-1.
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