The function of the gap junction is to
1. performing cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
2. faciliate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules
3. seperate two cells from each other
4. stop substance from leaking across a tissue
The cell juctions called tight, adhering and gap junctions are found in
(1) muscular tissue
(2) connective tissue
(3) Epithelial tissue
(4) neural tissue
In which one of the following preparations are you likely to come across cell junctions frequently ?
(1) Ciliated epithelium
(2) Thrombocytes
(3) Tendon
(4) Hyaline cartilage
Which of the following serve as the anchoring junctions between the cells?
(1) Tight junctions
(2) Gap junctions
(3) Desmosomes
(4) Nexuses