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Anajune7

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which term means an increase in muscle bulk?
 
  A) hypertrophy
  B) atrophy
  C) hyperkinesia
  D) myopathy

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harveenkau8139

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: Hyper- means excessive and -trophy means development; therefore, hypertrophy means excessive development. It is understood that when referring to the musculoskeletal system this means an increase in muscle bulk. Atrophy means muscle wasting. Hyperkinesia means excessive movement. Myopathy is a general term for muscle disease.

Answer to Question 2

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