Which of the Following Is NOT an Adaptation of Skeletal

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of skeletal muscle that would be observed in response to aerobic training?

• A) an increase in mitochondrial density
• B) an increase in capillary density
• C) an increase in the concentration of oxidative enzymes
• D) an increase in the diameter of the skeletal muscle fibers
• E) an increase in the number of oxidative fibers

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