The Loss of These Junctions Are a Characteristic of Cancer

question 135

Multiple Choice

The loss of these junctions are a characteristic of cancer.

• A) gap junction
• B) tight junction
• C) anchoring junction
• D) claudin constructed junction
• E) neuromuscular junction

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