Without Tight Junctions in Certain Tissues

question 16

Multiple Choice

Without tight junctions in certain tissues,

• A) cells would not be able to communicate with each other.
• B) fluids may leak out past the barrier the junction would create.
• C) the tissues would not be able to expand and stretch without damage.
• D) nutrients would not be able to be passed from cell to cell.
• E) cells would not be able to migrate during their development.

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