mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #818

A 21-year-old individual experiences muscle atrophy after a prolonged illness. Which of the following factors is most responsible?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #818

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 21-year-old individual experiences muscle atrophy after a prolonged illness. Which of the following factors is most responsible?

    • A) Lack of protein synthesis
    • B) Increased muscle protein breakdown
    • C) Reduced muscle cell proliferation
    • D) Muscle cell apoptosis

    Answer: Increased muscle protein breakdown

    Explanation: Increased muscle protein breakdown is most responsible, as it leads to muscle atrophy.