Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate word.

After the accident the nerves of his legs were damaged and so the muscles ______ through disuse.

  1. <font face="Arial">parched</font>

  2. <font face="Arial">atrophied</font>

  3. <font face="Arial">dwindled</font>

  4. provoked

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Atrophied' refers to the wasting away of body tissue or muscles, typically due to lack of use.