Passive movement of fluids and bacteria from the interior of the small intestine through the space between cells of the intestinal wall can cause serious infection and medical complications.Defects in which of the following would be associated with such a condition?
A)cell walls
B)gap junctions
C)tight junctions
D)middle lamella
E)desmosomes

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Tight junctions are the type of junctions that prevent the passive movement of fluids and bacteria between cells. Defects in tight junctions can cause serious infections and medical complications as described in the statement. Cell walls, gap junctions, middle lamella, and desmosomes are not directly involved in regulating the movement of substances through the intestinal wall.

Passive Movement of Fluids and Bacteria from the Interior of the Small