In the digestive tract adjacent cells develop connections to form a sheet that prevents leakage of small molecules.These connections between cells are called
A)communicating junctions.
B)desmosomes.
C)gap junctions.
D)ion gates.
E)tight junctions.

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Tight junctions are the connections between adjacent cells in the digestive tract that form an impermeable barrier preventing leakage of small molecules. These junctions are tightly sealed and restrict the passage of ions and other molecules between adjacent cells.

In the Digestive Tract Adjacent Cells Develop Connections to Form