Instructions: Explain/Define the Following Terms

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Instructions: Explain/Define the following terms.
treaty ports

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Definitions:

Cytoplasm

The gel-like substance inside a cell, excluding the nucleus, where most cellular activities occur.

Muscle Fiber

An individual muscle cell, known for its elongated shape, that contracts to produce force and movement.

Sarcoplasm

A type of cytoplasm found in muscle cells, rich in stored lipids, glycogen, and the proteins necessary for muscle contraction.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures located at the cell boundaries in cardiac muscle fibers that facilitate the coordinated contraction of the heart muscle.