Figure 4-1
Use Figure 4-1 to answer the following question(s):
-Which of the labels in Figure 4-1 indicates an occluding junction?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question

Figure 4-1
Use Figure 4-1 to answer the following question(s):
-Which of the labels in Figure 4-1 indicates an occluding junction?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label B indicates an occluding junction, also known as a tight junction. These junctions tightly connect the plasma membranes of adjacent cells to form a near-impervious barrier, which is important for maintaining the integrity and functions of epithelial tissues.

Figure 4-1 Use Figure 4-1 to Answer the Following Question(s)