Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
In the cells that line the lumen of the small intestine, gap junctions keep materials from the digestive tract from slipping between the cells and entering the tissues.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Gap junctions are the intercellular connections that connect cells through their cytoplasm directly while tight junctions are seals that prevent the movement of materials between the cells. Tight junctions are the characteristic of the lining of digestive tract while gap junctions allow transmission of the impulse.

So, the correct statement is 'False'.