Intercalated disks are cell-cell junctions found between cardiac muscle cells.A feature of intercalated disks is a large number of gap junctions.This means
A)an extension of smooth endoplasmic reticulum goes through the gap junction,making it continuous from one cardiac muscle cell to the next.
B)water and small ions can readily pass from one cardiac muscle cell to the next.
C)the plasma membrane encompasses multiple cardiac muscle cells.
D)RNA from one cardiac muscle cell can be transported into an adjacent cell through the gap junction.

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Gap junctions allow for direct communication and exchange of small molecules, such as water and ions, between adjacent cells. This feature is important for the coordinated contraction of cardiac muscle cells during a heartbeat. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they are not related to the function of gap junctions in intercalated discs.

Intercalated Disks Are Cell-Cell Junctions Found Between Cardiac Muscle Cells