An increase (hypertrophy) or decrease (atrophy) in muscle size is due to: 1. increased or decreased numbers of muscle cells.
2) increased or decreased deposition of adipose tissue.
3) increased or decreased size of skeletal muscle fibers.

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Muscle hypertrophy or atrophy is primarily due to the increased or decreased size of skeletal muscle fibers, not a change in the number of muscle cells or the deposition of adipose tissue.

An Increase (Hypertrophy) or Decrease (Atrophy) in Muscle Size Is