How Do Cells in the Body of a Multicellular Organism

question 14

Multiple Choice

How do cells in the body of a multicellular organism communicate with each other?

• A) by way of signaling molecules that interact with specific receptors
• B) through long projections that directly connect cells to each other
• C) through electrical signals passed between a cell and its external environment
• D) by the transport of ions between cells in different parts of the organism
• E) by the transport of ions in water

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