Muscle tissue

Cards (6)

  • Muscle can contract (get shorter)
  • They contain special protein fibres which can change their length
  • Muscle cells are packed full of mitochondria which provide the energy needed for contraction
  • A tissue is a group of cells with a similar structure and function
  • An organ is a group of tissues working together for a specific function .eg. the stomach contains muscle tissue and glandular tissue which releases enzymes
  • Organs are grouped into organ systems which work together to form organisms