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The function of the gap junction is to:

  1. A
    Stop substance from leaking across a tissue
  2. B
    Performing cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
  3. C
    Facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules
  4. D
    Separate two cells from each other.

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Gap junctions facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules, and sometimes big molecules.

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The function of the gap junction is to:
A
Stop substance from leaking across a tissue
B
Performing cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
C
Facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules
D
Separate two cells from each other.

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