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Sarcoplasm

Description:

Sarcoplasm refers to the cytoplasm of a muscle fiber or cell. It is the gel-like substance that surrounds the myofibrils and contains various organelles and molecules necessary for muscle contraction and metabolism.

Sample sentences:

1. The sarcoplasm in skeletal muscles contains high concentrations of myoglobin.
2. ATP molecules are stored in the sarcoplasm, providing energy for muscle contractions.
3. In muscle biopsies, abnormalities in the sarcoplasm can sometimes indicate certain muscle disorders.

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