Cell-cell interactions: How cells communicate with each other
Our body is made up of cells that have individual functions in our body. Cells are like people they are also communicating to each other in order for them to perform their roles. Cells are also communicating, because one will function well, if they are able to communicate with their similar cells. This process is called cell to cell communication. Can you imagine what it would be like if your brain couldn’t tell your leg muscles to contract so you could walk? Or your bladder couldn’t tell your brain that you had to use the bathroom? Or what if you had contracted an infection and your immune system had to deal with it? Or what if you want to poop, how can you tell your intestines or anus that wanted to do it. Cells need to be able to communicate with each other to do these things, and so much more. Our cells should perform their functions very well, because if there is one of those cells who will not perform well, then a negative effect may experience within a body. Our cells are
