What Would Happen If the Tight Junctions in the Cells

question 26

Multiple Choice

What would happen if the tight junctions in the cells lining your stomach disappeared?

• A) The contents of your stomach may leak out of your stomach. Your blood would leak out of your blood vessels.
• B) Food would travel more slowly around the body.
• C) Food would travel more quickly around the body.
• D) Your blood pressure would increase.

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