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After maturity, the apoptotic mechanisms become ____.
Intercalated Discs
Specialized connections between cardiomyocytes, containing gap junctions and desmosomes, facilitating synchronized heart contractions.
Cardiocyte
A muscle cell of the heart, specialized for continuous contractions that pump blood throughout the body.
Gap Junctions
Specialized intercellular connections that facilitate the direct transfer of ions and small molecules between the cytoplasm of adjacent cells.
Desmosomes
Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, acting as anchors between cells in tissues that undergo significant stress.
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