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What type of membrane junction allows ions to pass directly from cell to cell?
Gap junctions
Protein 'tunnels' between animal cells through which materials can pass from cell-to-cell?
For animal cells it is called a "gap junction"
What is the purpose of a Gap junction?
A gap junction enables connections between two different animal cells. It allows ions and molecules to pass between the cells freely and helps the organism to continue to exist.
Junction type that allows neighboring cells to exchange small molecules?
Gap Junction
What kind of membrane junctions does a cell have?
Tight junction - impermeable junction that encircles the cell Desmosome - anchoring junction scattered along the sides of cells Gap junction - a nexus that allows chemical substances to pass between cells
What is the channel between animal cells?
Gap junction aka nexus
What is a pass through the mountains?
The pass through the Appalachian Mountains is called the Cumberland Gap.
Which structures form connection for support and communication between like cells?
Gap junction
What is cell to cell junction called?
Gap junction
What are the three types of the cellular junction?
Communication Junction Desmasomes/Anchor Junction Gap Junction
What function does gap junction provide?
The main function of a gap junction is to allow the transmission of electrical impulses among cells. These transmissions come from neighboring cells and they would not be able to communicate without a gap junction.
The type of intercellular junction that forms tubular channels is a?
gap junction
