Tight junctions ____.
A) seal the spaces between cells
B) allow ions and small molecules to pass between cells
C) allow cells to communicate with each other
D) give the cell its shape
E) anchor the cell membrane to the cell wall

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Tight junctions form a barrier that seals the spaces between cells, preventing the passage of substances between the cells and ensuring that substances must pass through the cells to reach the other side. This is crucial in tissues that act as barriers, such as the epithelial tissue lining the stomach, intestines, and urinary bladder.

Tight Junctions ____