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Gap junctions are characteristically found in
Gap junctions are characteristically found in
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The correct option is B cardiac muscles
Gap junctions allow molecules and ions to pass freely between cells. Cardiac muscles are auto-rhythmic. Intercalated discs are located between cardiac muscle cells. They contain gap junctions which provide channels between cells. The intercalated disc allows waves of depolarisation to sweep across cells thus synchronising muscle contraction. They are also found in single unit smooth muscle in which they allow waves of depolarisation to sweep across cells thus synchronising muscle contraction so that all smooth muscle can contract in synchronising way and push the food and urine through GIT (Gastrointestinal tract) and GUT(Genito-Urinary system) respectively.
Gap junctions allow molecules and ions to pass freely between cells. Cardiac muscles are auto-rhythmic. Intercalated discs are located between cardiac muscle cells. They contain gap junctions which provide channels between cells. The intercalated disc allows waves of depolarisation to sweep across cells thus synchronising muscle contraction. They are also found in single unit smooth muscle in which they allow waves of depolarisation to sweep across cells thus synchronising muscle contraction so that all smooth muscle can contract in synchronising way and push the food and urine through GIT (Gastrointestinal tract) and GUT(Genito-Urinary system) respectively.
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