Which Muscle Type(s) Has/have Gap Junctions

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which muscle type(s) has/have gap junctions?

• A) Smooth muscle only
• B) Cardiac muscle only
• C) Skeletal muscle only
• D) Both smooth and cardiac muscle, but not skeletal muscle
• E) Smooth, cardiac, and skeletal muscle

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