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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