The nervous systems of lobsters include giant axons, which are connected so that electrical signals spread directly from one cell to the next without delay, and with no loss of signal strength. The intercellular connections between giant axons are
A) tight junctions.
B) gap junctions.
C) desmosomes.
D) adherens junctions.
E) cadherins.

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Gap junctions are specialized intercellular connections that allow for direct electrical communication between cells, facilitating the rapid spread of signals without loss of strength, which is consistent with the description of the connections between giant axons in lobsters.

The Nervous Systems of Lobsters Include Giant Axons, Which Are