Difference between revisions of "Muscle Cell"
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[[File:MuscleCells.png|right|300px|thumb|A magnified image of '''muscle cells'''.]] | [[File:MuscleCells.png|right|300px|thumb|A magnified image of '''muscle cells'''.]] | ||
| − | A '''muscle cell''' is [[Specialised Cell|specialised cell]] which can change its length to allow a creature to move. | + | A '''muscle cell''' is a [[Specialised Cell|specialised cell]] which can change its length to allow a creature to move. |
===Adaptations of Muscle Cells=== | ===Adaptations of Muscle Cells=== | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 6 September 2018
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.
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