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The cell junctions called tight, adhering and gap junctions are found in:

A $Connective tissue$
B $Epithelial tissue$
C $Neural tissue$
D $Muscular tissue$

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These specialized junctions are characteristic of epithelial tissue:Tight junctions: Prevent substances from leaking across tissue.Adhering junctions: Cement neighboring cells together.Gap junctions: Facilitate communication between cells by allowing transfer of ions and molecules.

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The cell junctions called tight, adhering and gap junctions are found in:

A

Connective tissue

B

Epithelial tissue

C

Neural tissue

D

Muscular tissue

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