Because of the Presence of Tight Junctions, Passage of Materials

question 6

True/False

Because of the presence of tight junctions, passage of materials across an epithelial barrier must take place between the cells, not through them.

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Definitions:

Scrotum

The pouch of skin that houses and protects the testicles in males, as well as regulates temperature for sperm production.

Testes

Male reproductive organs tasked with producing sperm and sex hormones, primarily testosterone.

Leydig Cells

Cells located within the testes that produce testosterone in response to luteinizing hormone.

Androgens

Androgens are a group of steroid hormones that play a key role in male traits and reproductive activity, present in both males and females.