Regions in which muscle cells are interconnected via specialized attachment sites, containing gap junctions and desmosomes, are called
A) synovial membranes.
B) CAMs.
C) connexons.
D) intercalated discs.
E) adhesion belts.

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The regions described are the intercalated discs, which are found in cardiac muscle cells and allow for synchronized contractions. Choices A, B, C, and E are not related to this specific characteristic of muscle cells.

Regions in Which Muscle Cells Are Interconnected Via Specialized Attachment