A skeletal muscle may undergo _____ as a result of lack of physical exercise or as a result of neurologic or muscular disease.
A) aphasia
B) hypertrophy
C) hypertension
D) atrophy
E) nephrosis

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Atrophy is the decrease in size and strength of a muscle due to a lack of physical exercise or a neurologic or muscular disease. This can result in weakness and loss of function.

A Skeletal Muscle May Undergo _____ as a Result of Lack