Question

Why is the right junction called tight junction? How does it prevent leakage?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The purpose of tight junctions is to keep liquid from escaping between cells, allowing a layer of cells (for instance, those lining an organ) to act as an impermeable barrier. For example, the tight junctions between the epithelial cells lining your bladder prevent urine from leaking out into the extracellular space.

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Answer 2

It form the major paracellular barrier to the flux of ions and molecules