Essential Cell Biology (fifth Edition)
Essential Cell Biology (fifth Edition)
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To explain: The reason that the neurons communicate through synapses rather than gap junctions.

Concept introduction: Cells are interconnected with gap junction that helps in cell-to-cell communication. These protein channels (gap junctions) are present only in animal cells that mediate the transfer of chemical signals in the form of ions and molecules to neighboring cells. The same channel of communication takes place between the nerve cells or the neurons through sending electrical or chemical signals, which is termed as synapses. The neurons transmit or communicate through the synapses instead of the gap junctions.

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