A type of intercellular junction that stops materials from crossing an epithelium between cells is termed a(n)
A) occluding junction.
B) gap junction.
C) intermediate junction.
D) desmosome.
E) all of the above

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An occluding junction, also known as tight junction, forms a barrier that prevents materials from passing through the intercellular space between cells. Gap junctions provide channels for small molecules to pass through between cells. Intermediate junctions and desmosomes anchor cells together and provide structural support.

A Type of Intercellular Junction That Stops Materials from Crossing