The specialized __________ in the intercalated disks allow cytoplasm to flow freely between adjacent cells.
A) valves
B) hemidesmosomes
C) desmosomes
D) gap junctions
E) tight junctions

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Gap junctions are specialized protein channels that are found in the intercalated disks of cardiac muscle cells. These channels allow cytoplasm and ions to flow freely between adjacent cells, allowing for coordinated contractions of the cardiac muscle cells.

The Specialized __________ in the Intercalated Disks Allow Cytoplasm to Flow