The function of gap junctions is to
A) hold epithelia together.
B) seal the space between cells.
C) provide direct communication between cells.
D) maintain the spacing of the basal laminae beneath epithelial cells.

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Gap junctions are specialized protein channels that enable direct communication between cells by allowing small molecules, ions and electrical signals to pass between cells.

The Function of Gap Junctions Is to