Question

A 32-year-old male was injured in a motor vehicle accident and confined to bed for 3 weeks. During this time, the size and strength of muscle fibers decreased, a condition referred to as: A. Myodysplasia B. Ischemic atrophy C. Disuse atrophy D. Deconditioning hypoplasia

Answer 1

C. Disuse atrophy

Step-by-step explanation:

When muscles are not used for an extended period, such as when an individual is bedridden, the muscles undergo atrophy due to lack of use. This reduction in muscle size and strength is specifically termed:

C. Disuse atrophy

So, the correct answer is C. Disuse atrophy.