Desmosomes are structures that permit direct communication between cells by allowing the cells to exchange small molecules in their cytoplasms.

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Desmosomes are cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion and mechanical linkage, not for direct communication or exchange of small molecules between cells. Gap junctions, not desmosomes, serve the function of allowing direct communication by permitting the exchange of small molecules.

Desmosomes Are Structures That Permit Direct Communication Between Cells by Allowing