A Variety of Considerations for Reaching Saturation and Ultimately Determining

question 20

Essay

A variety of considerations for reaching saturation and ultimately determining sample size have been outlined by Janice Morse. Identify and describe three factors that should be considered.

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Definitions:

Gap Junctions

Channels that allow for direct communication between the cytoplasm of adjacent cells, facilitating the transfer of ions and small molecules.

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, providing mechanical strength to tissues by binding cells together via linker proteins.

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between neighboring cells that prevent the leakage of substances across a tissue.

Glands Ducts

Glands ducts are tubes through which glands secrete their products, such as hormones or enzymes, to their intended site of action or use.