Which Statement Best Characterizes the Pattern of Growth of the Muscles

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes the pattern of growth of the muscles?

• A) The number of fibres increase dramatically.
• B) The size and weight of the fibres increases.
• C) The number of synapses connecting the muscles to the neurons increase.
• D) The number of fibres present at birth is reduced by approximately 50 percent by muscular pruning.

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Definitions:

Declining Balance

A method of calculating depreciation for an asset, whereby the asset loses value at a decreasing rate over time.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which are a common set of accounting rules and standards used for financial reporting.

SYD Calculations

Sum-of-Years' Digits method, a form of accelerated depreciation where depreciation is higher in the earlier years of an asset's life.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that is used globally to prepare public company financial statements.