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Goryan [66]
3 years ago
12

Wasting away, or deterioration, of muscle is called ________.

Biology
1 answer:
Elanso [62]3 years ago
6 0
<span>Wasting away of muscle is called atrophy. Atrophy can occur with genetic mutations, and it can also occur when you don’t use the muscle for a while. One environmental cause would be if you become paralyzed and can’t use a muscle. Other factors would be lack of exercise and not eating a healthy diet.</span>
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