Question

What are communication junctions involved in?

Answer 1

Communication junctions

1. Communication junctions at some fusion joints enable the contraction of cells as a unit.
2. Gap junctions, also known as communicating junctions, allow for direct chemical communication between adjacent cells and cytoplasm via diffusion without contacting the external fluid.
3. Six connexin proteins combine to form a cylinder with a pore in the center called a connexon, which allows this to happen.