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When a muscle decreases in size due to a lack of exercise, it is called disuse atrophy.

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Q: What is it called when a muscle decreases in size due to lack of exercise?
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What decreases muscle build?

Lack of protein and nutrients.


How does the lack of exercise affect the muscle?

The muscle atrophies after extended periods of disuse.


Lack of exercise leads to muscle weakness and wasting that is known as muscle what?

atrophy


A skeletal muscle may undergo as a result of lack of physical exercise?

atrophy


What is the medical term meaning decrease in muscle bulk due to lack of exercise?

Atrophy is decrease in muscle mass.


Why lack of exercise while she was confined to bed Louisa experienced muscle pain?

apathy


What term refers to a decrease in muscle bulk due to lack of exercise?

One is atrophy.


What terms do refer to a decrease in muscle bulk due to lack of exercise?

One is atrophy.


Disuse such as that caused by paralysis or severe lack of exercise results in muscle and bone what?

atrophy


What is the specific reason for muscle cramps that are caused due to the sudden physical exercise?

due to lack of oxygen


What are the long term effects of a lack of physical exercise?

Lack of physical exercise can result in loss of: muscle mass, bone density, flexibility, energy level, mood, immune system, and heart health. It can also cause muscle atrophy and weight gain.


What A skeletal muscle may undergo what as a result of lack of physical exercise or neurological or muscular disease?

Hypertension