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What is it called when a muscle decreases in size due to lack of exercise?
When a muscle decreases in size due to a lack of exercise, it is called disuse atrophy.
Muscle cramp is likely due to a lack of?
Due to a lack of electrolytes. Drink some Gatorade and plenty of water. Stay away form high sodium foods. And for a down-home remedy, try taking a tablespoon of pickle juice before going to bed. I've seen it work for reoccuring, serious cramps during sleep.
What is the specific reason for muscle cramps that are caused due to the sudden physical exercise?
due to lack of oxygen
What is the condition in which a muscle becomes smaller due to lack of use?
Tatrophy
What is the medical term meaning decrease in muscle bulk due to lack of exercise?
Atrophy is decrease in muscle mass.
Why can a heat cramp be distinguished from a heatstroke?
When one gets a heat cramp, they get muscle spasms due to the excess loss of salt and water. With a heat stroke, one will suffer heat exhaustion and heavily sweat, feel nauseous, or lightheaded.
What are the disorders of muscular system?
atrophy wasting away of muscle due to lack of use
What term refers to a decrease in muscle bulk due to lack of exercise?
One is atrophy.
What terms do refer to a decrease in muscle bulk due to lack of exercise?
One is atrophy.
Why do your feet cramp?
Tendons and ligaments along with muscles, cramp due to low potassium.
What causes your fingers to cramp and curl all directions also happens in foot?
Cramps of hand and feet- carpo pedal spasm can be caused due to lack of calcium
A sustained muscle contraction due to a lack of relaxation between successive stimuli is called?
tetanus
