Direct Communication Between Cells in Contact with One Another Is

Question

Direct communication between cells in contact with one another is accomplished through
A) receptors.
B) endocrine hormones.
C) gap junctions.
D) ligands.
E) paracrine chemical messengers.

Accepted Answer

Gap junctions are specialized structures that allow direct communication between cells in contact with one another by enabling the passage of ions and small molecules directly from the cytoplasm of one cell to another. This facilitates rapid and coordinated responses among cells in a tissue.