muscle cells
"Muscle cells are like a balloon which is filled with water and lots of little components, including creatine kinase and myoglobin "
"Electrically, the cardiac muscle cells are like loaded springs. When a small impulse sets them off, they depolarize and contract."
"In fact, the connective tissue can actually limit the size of your muscle cells. Your muscle cells are like a pet goldfish attempting to grow in a restrictive bowl of connective tissue"
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