Question

in this theory of muscle growth, muscle fibers are able to split and create new fibers.
a. hypertrophy
b. hyperplasia
c. atrophy
d. none of the above

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

a
b
c
d

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Explanation:

• Hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscle fiber size, not the creation of new fibers.
• Hyperplasia is the process where cells (in this case, muscle fibers) divide to form new cells/fibers.
• Atrophy is the decrease in muscle size due to disuse or other factors.

So the theory where muscle fibers split to create new fibers is hyperplasia.

Answer:

B. hyperplasia