​Why Are Adhering Junctions Common in Tissues Subject to Constant

question 30

Multiple Choice

​Why are adhering junctions common in tissues subject to constant abrasion or stretching, such as skin?

• A) ​These cells need to communicate by allowing cytoplasm to flow between adjacent cells.
• B) ​The cells in these tissues require strong cell-to-cell junctions to hold them together.
• C) ​Adhering junctions prevent harsh enzymes from flowing between adjacent cells.
• D) ​These tissues do not have basement membranes.
• E) ​Adhering junctions allow production of a protective cuticle.

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