The Specialized __________ in the Intercalated Disks Allow Cytoplasm to Flow

question 25

Multiple Choice

The specialized __________ in the intercalated disks allow cytoplasm to flow freely between adjacent cells.

• A) valves
• B) hemidesmosomes
• C) desmosomes
• D) gap junctions
• E) tight junctions

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