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? asked in Science & MathematicsZoology · 10 years ago

When a muscle undergoes atrophy in response to disuse what happens?

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  • Jon
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    10 years ago
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    The muscle shrinks and if its left unused over a long time you can develop a contracture, in which you will not be able to extend the muscle at all

    Source(s): College
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