Difference between revisions of "Muscle Cell"
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| − | A [[cell]] which can change its [[length]] to allow a creature to move. | + | ==Key Stage 3== |
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[File:MuscleCells.png|right|300px|thumb|A magnified image of '''muscle cells'''.]] | ||
| + | A '''muscle cell''' is [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] which can change its [[length]] to allow a creature to move. | ||
| − | Muscle | + | ===Adaptations of Muscle Cells=== |
| − | + | : '''Muscle cells''' have many [[mitrochondria]] to provide energy for movement. | |
| + | : '''Muscle cells''' have muscle fibres which can [[relax]] and [[contract]] to change the shape of the cell. | ||
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| + | ===About Muscle Cells=== | ||
| + | : All [[muscle]]s in the body are made of '''muscle cells'''. | ||
| + | : '''Muscle cells''' are specially [[Adaptation|adapted]] to allow for movement. | ||
| + | : Many '''muscle cells''' grouped together make [[Muscle Tissue|muscle tissue]]. | ||
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| + | |[[File:MuscleCellClipart.png|center|400px]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:04, 6 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A muscle cell is cell which can change its length to allow a creature to move.
Adaptations of Muscle Cells
- Muscle cells have many mitrochondria 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.