In epithelial tissue, the cells are linked together by_________, which prevent paracellular movement from lumen to extracellular fluid.

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In epithelial tissue, the cells are linked together by_________, which prevent paracellular movement  from lumen to extracellular fluid.

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Tight junctions seal adjacent epithelial cells in a narrow band just beneath their apical surface, preventing the movement of molecules between them and thereby maintaining the distinct environments on either side of the epithelium.

In Epithelial Tissue, the Cells Are Linked Together By_________, Which