Asked by Kyara Negra on Jul 31, 2024
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What is/are the function(s) of the gap junctions found between cardiac muscle cells?
A) They provide routes for electrical impulses to be passed from one cell to another.
B) They prevent adjacent cells from coming apart.
C) They initiate the heart beats.
D) They are routes of delivery for oxygen and nutrients to the cardiac muscle cells.
E) They stop electrical impulses from being passed from cell to cell.
Gap Junctions
Specialized intercellular connections that facilitate the direct transfer of ions and small molecules between the cytoplasms of adjacent cells.
- Identify the role of special structures such as gap junctions and intercalated discs in cardiac muscle function.
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Navjot AthwalAug 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Gap junctions found between cardiac muscle cells provide routes for electrical impulses to be passed from one cell to another, which helps coordinate the contractions of the heart and maintain the heart rhythm.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the role of special structures such as gap junctions and intercalated discs in cardiac muscle function.