A decrease in muscle bulk due to a lack of exercise is called ____.
A) dystrophy
B) atrophy
C) hypertrophy
D) anatrophy

Question

A decrease in muscle bulk due to a lack of exercise is called ____.​
A) ​dystrophy
B) ​atrophy
C) ​hypertrophy
D) ​anatrophy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Atrophy is the decrease in muscle bulk due to a lack of exercise or disuse. Dystrophy refers to a group of inherited disorders that cause muscle weakness and degeneration. Hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscle size due to exercise or physical activity. Anatrophy is not a recognized term in medicine.

A Decrease in Muscle Bulk Due to a Lack of Exercise