What junctions allow the passage of small molecules and ions from the cytosol of one cell to that of a neighboring cell?
A) gap junctions
B) tight junctions
C) basal lamina
D) hemidesmosomes
E) desmosomes

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Gap junctions are specialized structures in the cell membrane that allow the direct communication between the cytoplasm of adjacent cells, enabling the passage of ions and small molecules.

What Junctions Allow the Passage of Small Molecules and Ions