A condition of the muscles whereby they become weak from disuse is called

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Micah Shepherd

Biology

31 December, 23:57

A condition of the muscles whereby they become weak from disuse is called

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Jett Velazquez · Answer 1

A condition of the muscles whereby they become weak from disuse is called muscle atrophy.

Atrophy is a weakening of the muscles that occurs after long periods where they are not used. Atrophy is characterized with d ecrease in the mass of the muscle.

Lack of physical activity is the main reason for atrophy.