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.

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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.

A Communicating Junction Acts to Facilitate ________