Understanding Cell Junctions

Practice Questions

GRE Subject Test: Biology › Understanding Cell Junctions

Questions
5
1

Which of the following is a potential function of cell junctions?

I. Anchor adjacent cells

II. Anchor the extracellular matrix

III. Communicate with neighboring cells

2

Which of the following is true about cell junctions?

3

__________ are specialized cell junctions that connect the cytoplasm of two cells and allow for the exchange of various ions and molecules.

4

Which cellular junction is most important in spreading action potentials throughout cardiac muscle?

5

Which cellular junction acts as a barrier to prevent fluids from passing between cells?

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