Which of the Following Does NOT Directly Affect the Ability

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT directly affect the ability of gap junctions to allow cells to communicate metabolically?

• A)pH changes
• B)membrane potentials
• C)intracellular calcium levels
• D)DNA replication

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Definitions:

Glottis

The part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the slit-like opening between them.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped, flexible muscle separating the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity in humans, playing a major role in breathing.

Spasm

An involuntary sudden movement or convulsive muscular contraction.

Small Cell Carcinomas

Small cell carcinomas are a type of highly malignant cancer that most commonly arises in the lung, characterized by small cells that can multiply quickly.