The purpose of gap junction is   Question options:   to provide intercellular communication   allow small ions and electrical impulses to pass between cells   A and B   A only

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Problem 2SA: _________ allow cardiac muscle cells to contract in unison. a. Tight junctions c. Gap junctions b....
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The purpose of gap junction is

 

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to provide intercellular communication

 

allow small ions and electrical impulses to pass between cells

 

A and B

 

A only

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