The Membrane Connections That Prevent the Leaking of Fluid Between

question 62

Multiple Choice

The membrane connections that prevent the leaking of fluid between cells are called ________.

• A) gap junctions
• B) tight junctions
• C) desmosomes
• D) microvilli

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

The metabolic process of converting nutrients into energy in the presence of oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for most forms of life, involved in cellular respiration and required for the production of energy in living organisms.

Electron Acceptor

A chemical entity that accepts electrons transferred to it from another compound, often crucial in various biochemical reactions and processes.

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The surface temperature of the body which can vary in response to environmental conditions and physiological factors.