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Published on: August 21, 2026
Which of the following statements is correct about the type of junction and their role in our body?
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The correct answer is option , because tight junctions help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue.
Options , and are incorrect because
Adhering junctions perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together.
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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