In response to disuse, skeletal muscle will shrink in size, or ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


atrophy

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What is the role of vitamin C in skeletal development?

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Which structure would contain a simple epithelium?

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Which of the following hormones causes an increase in metabolism throughout the body?

A) Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) B) Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) C) Tetraiodothyronine D) Triiodothyronine

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