Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 34SAE
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The definition of the biological terminology “atrophy.”

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Cells respond to different stimulations like hormones, physical stimulation, and other internal and external factors. Enlargement of a whole organ or specific parts of the body depends on the type of stimulation and its duration.

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Cardiac and skeletal muscle are both “striated” types of muscle and yet they have very distinct functional characteristics.  a) Skeletal muscle functions as discrete motor units and the cardiac muscle works as a functional syncytium.  Define the italicized terms in the previous sentence, explain their importance, and describe the cellular features that underlie these functional differences. b) Cardiac muscle exhibits automaticity, while excitation of skeletal muscle is neurogenic.  Define the italicized terms and provide a brief explanation of mechanisms underlying each.
Muscular atrophy occurs when:

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