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Will lack of physical activity cause the body to shrink?
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Yes if by shrink you: Mean atrophy of the muscles yes physical activity and exercise help build muscle mass and strength and lack of activity will lead to muscle atrophy such as one gets after surgery or cast immobilization i hope that answers your question.
Answered 4/24/2015
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