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What is the main method of communication between cells in a large organism?
Chemical signals
Where can receptors for chemical signals be located in a cell?
On the cell membrane or inside the cytoplasm
What happens if neurons do not receive enough energy?
They may fail to function and die
Which cellular connections allow small molecules carrying chemical messages to pass directly from one cell to another?
Cellular junctions
How are messages generally carried rapidly from one part of the body to another in many animals?
Via impulses carried by nerve cells
Explore how cells in a large organism communicate through chemical signals, influencing cell activities and behaviors. Learn about cellular junctions in organs like the heart and liver that connect cells together.
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