A muscle that increases in size in response to use is an example of

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Hypertrophy is the process of muscles increasing in size in response to use, such as with exercise or strength training. Atrophy is the opposite process of muscle loss, and hyperplasia is the formation of new muscle fibers, which does not typically occur in response to exercise. Muscular endurance refers to the ability of muscles to sustain activity over time, and muscle engorgement is not a commonly used term in relation to muscle growth.

A Muscle That Increases in Size in Response to Use