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What are the four types of cellular junctions?

plasmodesmata tight junctions desmosomes gap junctions the plasmodesmata is the only cell junction in the plant cells.. and the other three cell junctions are in the animal cells...


Are cell junctions found between plant cells only?

No, cell junctions are also found between animal cells. In plants, cell junctions are called plasmodesmata, while in animals they are called tight junctions, gap junctions, and desmosomes. These structures facilitate cell-to-cell communication and adhesion.


What structural component of cardiac muscle cell allows for electrical current to flow from cell to cell?

Gap junctions. Gap junctions are connecting channels made of proteins that permit the movement of ions or water between two adjacent cells. They are commonly found in cardiac and smooth muscle cells.Read more: what-are-gap-junctions


What are the two types of cellular junctions found at intercalated disc?

Cardiac muscle is network of branched fibers (cells) connected by gap junctions called intercalated disks.


What kind of cell junction are found in tissue of human skin?

In human skin, the primary types of cell junctions found are tight junctions, desmosomes, and gap junctions. Tight junctions create a barrier that prevents the passage of substances between cells, ensuring that the skin acts as a protective barrier. Desmosomes provide mechanical strength by anchoring adjacent cells together, which is crucial for withstanding stress and abrasion. Gap junctions facilitate communication between cells, allowing for the exchange of ions and small molecules.

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Plasmodesmata of plant cells are functionally equivalent to what of animal cells?

If the answer choices are a. Extracellular Martix b. Desmosomes c. Gap Junctions d. Tight Junctions e. Peroxisomes Then the answer is definitely C, Gap Junctions


Which plant structure is most like gap junctions in animal cells?

Plasmodesmata in plant cells are most similar to gap junctions in animal cells. Plasmodesmata are channels that allow for the direct exchange of molecules between plant cells, similar to how gap junctions allow for communication and transport of molecules between animal cells.


What are the four types of cellular junctions?

plasmodesmata tight junctions desmosomes gap junctions the plasmodesmata is the only cell junction in the plant cells.. and the other three cell junctions are in the animal cells...


How are the plasmodesmata of plant cells and commicating junctions of animal cell similar in function?

Cell junctions in plants are called Plasmodesmata while communicating junctions in animal cells are gap junctions


Are cell junctions found between plant cells only?

No, cell junctions are also found between animal cells. In plants, cell junctions are called plasmodesmata, while in animals they are called tight junctions, gap junctions, and desmosomes. These structures facilitate cell-to-cell communication and adhesion.


Plasmodes mata in plant cell are most similar in to which structure in animal cells?

gap junctions


What aid in the coordination of the activities of adjacent animal cells?

Gap junctions aid in the coordination of activities of adjacent animal cells by allowing direct communication and exchange of ions, molecules, and electrical signals between the cells. This enables synchronized responses and coordinated functions, such as in cardiac muscle tissue for rhythmic contractions.


Protein channels that provide passage for hormones and nutrients between animal cells are termed?

gap junctions


What structural component of cardiac muscle cell allows for electrical current to flow from cell to cell?

Gap junctions. Gap junctions are connecting channels made of proteins that permit the movement of ions or water between two adjacent cells. They are commonly found in cardiac and smooth muscle cells.Read more: what-are-gap-junctions


What are the two types of cellular junctions found at intercalated disc?

Cardiac muscle is network of branched fibers (cells) connected by gap junctions called intercalated disks.


How do the structures and functions of cell surfaces and intercellular junctions of plant and animal cells compare?

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What is the Electrical synapse between adjacent myocardial cells are called?

Gap junction