When a Muscle Undergoes Atrophy in Response to Disuse

question 76

Multiple Choice

When a muscle undergoes atrophy in response to disuse

• A) there is a reduction in capillary networks.
• B) the size of actin and myosin filaments decreases.
• C) the muscle gets smaller.
• D) all of the above.

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