The Type of Cell Connection That Serves as a Permeability

question 153

Multiple Choice

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

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

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