Gap junctions in animal cells permit: Adjacent cells to adhere strongly to each other Adjacent cells to communicate. Adjacent cells to form a water-tight (occlusive) barrier between their membranes. Second messengers produced in one cell to rapidly diffuse into and stimulate events in surrounding cells. The rapid exchange of proteins such as histones between adjacent cells

Gap junctions in animal cells permit: Adjacent cells to adhere strongly to each other Adjacent cells to communicate. Adjacent cells to form a water-tight (occlusive) barrier between their membranes. Second messengers produced in one cell to rapidly diffuse into and stimulate events in surrounding cells. The rapid exchange of proteins such as histones between adjacent cells

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter3: The Plasma Membrane And Membrane Potential

Section: Chapter Questions

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