Imagine that a section of heart muscle no longer has gap junctions.What do you think would be the result?
A)The effects would be minimal from this change.
B)The ability of the heart muscle cells to contract would be severely compromised.
C)The ability of the heart muscle cells to reproduce would be severely compromised.
D)The ability of the heart muscle cells to coordinate their contractions would be severely compromiseD.

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Gap junctions are necessary for the cells of the heart muscle to communicate and coordinate their contractions. Without gap junctions, the cells would not be able to synchronize their contractions, leading to a decreased or disrupted pumping action of the heart.

Imagine That a Section of Heart Muscle No Longer Has