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Muscle cells, like all cells, are specialised to carry out their specific functions. Muscle cells need relatively large numbers of mitochondria. This is because they respire more than most other types of cell, in order to release the energy for muscle contraction, and hence movement.

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Is a muscle cell a specialized cell?

A muscle cell is specialized to contract and relax in unison with other muscle cells in a muscle tissue when you want to move a certain muscle(controlled by your cerebrum). I hope this answers your question! Ciao!


What are 10 specialized cells?

Neurons - specialized for transmitting electrical signals in the nervous system. Red blood cells - specialized for carrying oxygen in the bloodstream. Muscle cells - specialized for contraction and movement. Osteoblasts - specialized for bone formation. Pancreatic beta cells - specialized for producing insulin in the pancreas. Photoreceptor cells - specialized for detecting light in the eyes. Cardiomyocytes - specialized for contraction in the heart. Sperm cells - specialized for fertilization. Adipocytes - specialized for storing fat. Osteoclasts - specialized for breaking down bone tissue.


What are Cells that have their own unique structures and functions?

Cells with their own unique structures and functions are specialized cells, such as nerve cells, muscle cells, and sperm cells. These cells have distinct shapes and functions that allow them to perform specific tasks within the body. Each specialized cell type has adaptations that make them well-suited for their particular function.


What cells make up the myocardium?

The myocardium is composed of cardiomyocytes, which are specialized muscle cells that form the heart muscle tissue. These cells are responsible for contraction of the heart and pumping blood throughout the body.


Do skeletal muscle cells have glycosomes?

No, skeletal muscle cells do not have glycosomes. Glycosomes are specialized organelles found in certain types of cells, particularly in protists and some parasites, where they are involved in glycolysis. Skeletal muscle cells primarily rely on mitochondria for energy production.

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Blood muscle and bone cells are examples of?

It is specialized cells


Muscle cells gland cells and specialized cells that respond to neural stimuli are called?

Muscle cells are called myocytes, gland cells are called secretory cells, and specialized cells that respond to neural stimuli are called neurons.


What cells include fat cells bone cells nerve cells and muscle cells?

Specialized cells


Examples of specialized animal cells?

Examples of specialized animal cells include red blood cells, which are specialized for carrying oxygen, and muscle cells, which are specialized for contraction and movement. Other examples include nerve cells (neurons) which are specialized for transmitting electrical impulses, and sperm cells which are specialized for fertilization.


Which type of cells are specialized for movement of the body?

Muscle cells are specialized for movement of the body. They have extra mitochondria so that they can utilize the energy necessary to contract muscles. A whole chain of muscle cells contracting will cause the muscle to "flex."


Which of the following are specialized cells blood cells muscle cells bone cells all of the above?

All.


Are cardiac muscle cells specialized?

B f e


What is a group of muscle cells called?

Muscle cells grouped together are called muscle tissue. The muscle cells contract and elongate to make the movement in the body parts. Muscle cells are found in several specialized forms such as Cardiac, skeletal or smooth muscles etc.Muscle cells grouped together are called muscle tissue. The muscle cells contract and elongate to make the movement in the body parts. Muscle cells are found in several specialized forms such as Cardiac, skeletal or smooth muscles etc.


What has specialized cells including fat cells bone cells nerve cells and muscle cells?

They are included in the tissues in one's buttocks


What has specialized cells including fat cells bone cells nerve cells and muscle cells called?

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What two kinds of cells that perform specialized functions in humans?

Neurons, sarcomeres, osteoblasts, and cardiac muscle cells all have specialized functions performed by no other cells.


What specialized cells include fat cell bone cells nerve cells and muscle cells?

They are included in the tissues in one's buttocks