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===Adaptations of Muscle Cells=== | ===Adaptations of Muscle Cells=== | ||
: '''Muscle cells''' have many [[mitochondria]] to provide energy for movement. | : '''Muscle cells''' have many [[mitochondria]] to provide energy for movement. | ||
− | : '''Muscle cells''' have muscle fibres which can | + | : '''Muscle cells''' have muscle fibres which can relax and [[contract]] to change the shape of the cell. |
===About Muscle Cells=== | ===About Muscle Cells=== |
Revision as of 19:20, 8 April 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A muscle cell is a specialised cell which can change its length to allow a creature to move.
Adaptations of Muscle Cells
- Muscle cells have many mitochondria to provide energy for movement.
- Muscle cells have muscle fibres which can relax and contract to change the shape of the cell.
About Muscle Cells
- All muscles in the body are made of muscle cells.
- Muscle cells are specially adapted to allow for movement.
- Many muscle cells grouped together make muscle tissue.