Gap junctions are most plentiful in ____.
A)smooth and cardiac muscle
B)skeletal muscle
C)stomach and urinary bladder
D)blood vessels
E)brain and spinal cord

Question

Gap junctions are most plentiful in ____. ​
A)smooth and cardiac muscle
B)skeletal muscle
C)stomach and urinary bladder ​
D)blood vessels
E)brain and spinal cord ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gap junctions allow for direct communication and coordination between cells, and are especially important in smooth and cardiac muscle where coordinated contractions are necessary for proper function. While they may also be found in other tissues, they are most plentiful in smooth and cardiac muscle.

Gap Junctions Are Most Plentiful in ____. ​

Gap Junctions Are Most Plentiful in ____.