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Which of these describes atrophy?

a.)
Muscle tissue doesn't grow from exercise

b.)
Muscle tissue grows uncontrollably

c.)
Muscle tissue tears

d.)
Muscle tissue shrinks

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Answer:

d muscle tissue shrinks

Step-by-step explanation:

Atrophy is the decrease in the size of a tissue or organ due to cellular shrinkage

More information:

the decrease in cell size is caused by the loss of organelles, cytoplasm and proteins.

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