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Question 9 (1 point) Which of the following are characteristics of epithelial ce

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Question 9 (1 point)

Which of the following are characteristics of epithelial cells (Choose all that apply).

Question 9 options:

have polarized structure

transport epithelium allows flow of solutes and water through tight junctions

form a sheet by making cell-cell junctions

gap junctions are prominent on the basolateral membrane

May secrete molecules into the blood

have polarized structure

transport epithelium allows flow of solutes and water through tight junctions

form a sheet by making cell-cell junctions

gap junctions are prominent on the basolateral membrane

May secrete molecules into the blood

Explanation / Answer

tight junctions make the closest contact between adjacent cells and prevent the free passage of molecules, including ions, across an epithelial sheet in spaces between cells. they also maintain the polarity of epithelial cells by preventing the diffusion of molecules between the apical and basolateral regions of the plasma membrane.

  Which of the following are characteristics of epithelial cells

have polarized structure?

May secrete molecules into the blood

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