The Type of Cell Connection That Serves as a Permeability

question 136

Multiple Choice

The type of cell connection that serves as a permeability barrier is a

• A)desmosome.
• B)tight junction.
• C)hemidesmosome.
• D)gap junction.
• E)intercalated disc.

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Definitions:

Rapid Rate

A fast pace or speed at which something happens or progresses.

Double-Deficit Hypothesis

The theory of dyslexia that suggests that dyslexic children have biological deficits in two areas: phonological processing (interpreting sounds) and naming speed (for example, identifying letters, such as b versus d, or w versus m).

Phonological Processing

involves the use of sounds of language, including the ability to segment words into smaller units, blend sounds into words, and manipulate sounds within words, crucial for reading and language development.

Naming Speed

The rate at which an individual can name aloud objects, colors, letters, or digits, a measure often used in reading and cognitive development assessments.