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The function of the gap junction is to...

The function of the gap junction is to

A

stop substance from leaking across a tissue

B

performing cementing to keep neighbouring cells together

C

Facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules

D

separate two cells from each other

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C
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Knowledge Check

  • The function of gap junction is to

    A
    Cementing to keep neigbouring cells together
    B
    Facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting their cytoplasms for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules
    C
    Separate two cells from each other
    D
    Stop substance from leaking across a tissue
  • State the function of the gap junction found in the epithelium.

    A
    Performing the job of adhesion to keep neighouring cells together.
    B
    Enabling relay of substances between adjoining cells by connecting cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules.
    C
    Not allowing the cells to come in contact with each other .
    D
    Preventing leakage of substances over and around tissue .
  • Gap junctions : -

    A
    help to stop substences from leaking across a tissue .
    B
    perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
    C
    provider stretchability to the epithelium
    D
    facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplane of adjoining cells .
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