An Intercellular Junction That Allows for Direct Passage of Ions

question 102

Multiple Choice

An intercellular junction that allows for direct passage of ions between two neighboring cells is called

• A) tight junction
• B) receptor junction
• C) gap junction
• D) desmosome

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Definitions:

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"Blank Slate"

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