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(a) Tight junctions Help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue
(b) Adhering junctions - Perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
(c) Gap junction Facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm of
adjoining cells and block the transfer of ions, small molecules and sometimes big
molecules​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The correct statements are:

(I) All the cells of the epithelium are held together with little intercellular materials

(II) In almost all animal tissues, specialised junctions provide both structural and functional links between its individual cells.

(III) Tight junctions prevent substances from leaking across a tissue.

(IV) Adhering junctions provide cementing to keep neighbouring cells together.

(V) Gap junctions provide cytoplasmic channels between cells for passage of ions, small molecules and sometimes big molecules.

So, the correct answer is all of the above statements are correct.