Which Form of Cell Communication Is Used to Relate to Other

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which form of cell communication is used to relate to other cells in direct physical contact?

• A) Cell junction
• B) Gap junction
• C) Desmosomes
• D) Tight junctions

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Definitions:

Chronic Pain

A persistent or recurring pain that lasts longer than three months, often significantly affecting an individual’s quality of life.

Acute Pain

Short-term pain that results from tissue damage or other trauma.

Psychosocial

Referring to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior.

Gate Control Theory

A theory proposing that there are neural "gates" in the spinal cord that control the transmission of pain signals to the brain.