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The principle that an organ becomes stronger if used more and weaker if not used is called:
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A Overproduction
B Gradualism
C Use and disuse
D Survival of the fittest
Explanation

The law of use and disuse states that organs used frequently develop more, while organs not used gradually degenerate.

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