Identify the various types of epithelial intercellular connections.
A)tight junctions,adhesion belts,gap junctions,and desmosomes
B)tight junctions,sinusoids,intercellular clefts,and fenestrations
C)hemidesmosomes,desmosomes,connexons,and fenestrations
D)connexons,synapses,receptors,and sarcolemma
E)gap junctions,nodes of Ranvier,canaliculi,and synapses

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The various types of epithelial intercellular connections include tight junctions which tightly seal adjacent cells, adhesion belts which maintain structural integrity during movement, gap junctions which allow for communication and exchange of small molecules between cells, and desmosomes which anchor cells together and provide resistance against mechanical stress.

Identify the Various Types of Epithelial Intercellular Connections