Question:

Identify the types of cell junctions that help to stop the leakage of the substances across a tissue and facilitation of communication with neighbouring cells via rapid transfer of ions and molecules.

Updated On: Aug 6, 2024
  • Gap junctions and Adhering junctions, respectively.
  • Tight junctions and Gap junctions, respectively.
  • Adhering junctions and Tight junctions, respectively.
  • Adhering junctions and Gap junctions, respectively.
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Tight junctions help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue. Gap junctions facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells, for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and sometimes big molecules.
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