Hypertrophy is an increase in

A. muscle endurance due to an increase in mitochondria.
B. muscle endurance due to increased glycogen storage.
C. muscle size due to an increase in the size of myofibrils.
D. muscle size due to mitosis of skeletal muscle fibers.


Answer: C

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