sarcoplasm
/ˈsɑrkəˌplæzəm/
noun
- The cytoplasm of a muscle cell, containing proteins and other substances that help the muscle contract and function.
- When a muscle is exercised, the sarcoplasm increases in volume to support growth.
- The sarcoplasm is rich in glycogen, which provides energy for muscle movement.
- Scientists studied the sarcoplasm to understand how muscles repair after injury.