Stretch Receptor located parallel to Muscle Fiber that informs other Neurons in the Brain and Spinal Cord of Muscle Length and the rate at which the Muscle is Stretching.
Muscle Fiber
A single Muscle Cell.
Muscle Fatigue
Condition in which the Muscle finds it difficult to Contract even when stimulated by the Nerve.
Multicellular Gland
Gland made up of many Cells that is in the form of simple or more complex tubes that secrete.
Mucus
The slippery, lubricating Glycoprotein secreted by Mucus Glands.
Mucous Membrane
Combination of Epithelia that secrete Mucus and Connective Tissue that cover and protect other structures, ie. lining of Digestive, Respiratory, Urinary and Reproductive Tracts
Mucous Gland
Gland that secretes the slippery, lubricating Glycoprotein secreted by Mucous Glands.
Mucosa
The inner lining of various Tubular structures, ie. digestive tract, that secrete Mucus.