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    PracticeAQA GCSEAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1Question 06
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and SportMuscular SystemEffects of ExerciseHypertrophy

    AQA GCSE · Question 06 · The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport

    Which one of these describes muscular hypertrophy?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Muscles contract

    B.

    Muscles decrease in size

    C.

    Muscles increase in size

    D.

    Muscles retain their shape

    How to approach this question

    Recall the long-term effects of exercise on the muscular system. The term 'hypertrophy' relates to growth. Match this meaning to the options provided.

    Full Answer

    C.Muscles increase in size✓ Correct
    Muscular hypertrophy is a physiological adaptation to regular anaerobic exercise, such as weight training. It involves an increase in the cross-sectional area of muscle fibres, leading to an increase in the overall size and strength of the muscle. The opposite process, a decrease in muscle size due to lack of use, is called muscular atrophy.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing hypertrophy with atrophy.
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