MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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 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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