A Communicating Junction Acts to Facilitate ________

Question

A communicating junction acts to facilitate ________.
A) the passage of neurotransmitters between cells
B) growth of Schwann cells
C) a change in the permeability of the postsynaptic membrane
D) the passage of ions between the cells
E) All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Communicating junctions, also known as gap junctions, primarily facilitate the direct passage of ions and other small molecules between neighboring cells, allowing for direct cell-to-cell communication. This is crucial for various physiological processes, including the coordination of heart cells during a heartbeat.