A Muscle Cell from an Alligator Jaw Contains More Mitochondria

question 46

True/False

A muscle cell from an alligator jaw contains more mitochondria than a wing muscle of a migrating bird such as a goose.

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Definitions:

Contractions

The action of muscle fibers shortening or tensing, which can produce movement or apply force, a fundamental process in muscle function.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A specialized type of smooth endoplasmic reticulum found in muscle cells, involved in calcium storage and release for muscle contraction.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to one of higher concentration, requiring energy.

Muscle Hypertrophy

The increase in muscle size and mass due to exercise, particularly strength training.