A 32-year-old male was injured in a motor vehicle accident and confined to bed for 3 weeks. During this time, the size and strength of muscle fibers decreased, a condition referred to as:

A 32-year-old male was injured in a motor vehicle accident and confined to bed for 3 weeks. During this time, the size and strength of muscle fibers decreased, a condition referred to as:




a. Myelodysplasia

b. Ischemic atrophy

c. Disuse atrophy

d. Deconditioning hypoplasia






Answer: C


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