Muscles, particularly skeletal muscles, play an essential role in the motor function and homeostasis of the whole body. The muscle mass enlarges and shrinks depending on environmental factors, such as aging, nutrition, and exercise. However, this phenomenon, known as environmental adaptation, can be detrimental in conditions of high stress as it induces over-adaptation, leading to pathological conditions.
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Source: Phys.org