Neighboring animal cells can communicate directly through specialized cell connections called
A) signal transduction pathways.
B) receptor proteins.
C) desmosomes.
D) ion channels.
E) gap junctions.

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Neighboring animal cells can communicate directly through gap junctions, which are specialized cell connections that allow for the exchange of small molecules and ions between cells. Desmosomes provide cell-to-cell adhesion and do not facilitate communication, while ion channels and receptor proteins are involved in signaling but do not connect cells directly. Signal transduction pathways are also involved in signaling but occur within individual cells rather than between cells.

Neighboring Animal Cells Can Communicate Directly Through Specialized Cell Connections