Atype of junction between cells that allows the passage of small molecules and ions from cell to cell is a

Gap junction

Explanation:

They are also called nexus or Macula communicans

These are specialized inter-cellular connections between a group of cells that directly connects the cytoplasm of two cells allowing passage of small molecules, ion and electric impulses.

They occur in almost all cells except sperm cell, erythrocytes and fully developed skeletal muscles. Gap junction are not found in simpler organisms such as sponges and slime molds.

the cell theory states that all living things including animals, as well as plants, are made of cells.

the framers of the constitution insisted that federal judges be nominated instead of elected due to their desire to have judges above the shifting whims of the masses.

the hope, whether achieved or not, was that federal judges would only be beholden to the law and that by not having judges be elected, they would be protected if that law dictated an outcome that ran counter to popular opinion.