In a Human,the Intestines Need to Form a Barrier to Prevent

question 10

Multiple Choice

In a human,the intestines need to form a barrier to prevent bacteria and other microbes from moving into the bloodstream from the gut.What type of cell junction will prevent bacteria from moving between intestinal cells?

• A)gap junction
• B)plasmodesmata
• C)anchoring junction
• D)cell wall
• E)tight junction

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