Chapter 10.1, Problem 5QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

Basic structures unique to muscle cells.

Introduction:

All cells in the body possess some basic structures, like a cell wall. Muscle cells have different structures in different types of muscles that help them perform the specific task that they perform. The cardiac cells have intercalated discs that help the heart to work as a unit. However, some structures can be found uniquely in all the muscle cells.