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What is the main reason for growth of skeletal muscle after birth?
What is the main reason for growth of skeletal muscle after birth?
- Hypertrophy of existing fibers (correct)
- Mitotic activity of smooth muscle cells
- Regeneration of damaged fibers
- Hyperplasia of satellite cells
Why is smooth muscle regeneration relatively rapid?
Why is smooth muscle regeneration relatively rapid?
- Smooth muscle fibers are more resistant to injury
- Smooth muscle cells are larger and more differentiated
- Smooth muscle lacks satellite cells
- Smooth muscle has a greater capacity for mitotic activity (correct)
