Due to the cast placed on her broken leg, Kinsley's muscles have decreased in size. Which term best describes how her muscles have been affected?
A) hyperplasia
B) neoplasm
C) atrophy
D) benign
E) malignant

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Atrophy is the term used to describe the wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue, including muscle. This can happen when there is a lack of use, as in Kinsley's case where her broken leg has been immobilized. Hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of cells, while neoplasm, benign, and malignant refer to the abnormal growth of cells and the potential for cancer. None of these terms accurately describe the situation of Kinsley's muscles decreasing in size.

Due to the Cast Placed on Her Broken Leg, Kinsley's