NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Gap, tight and adhering junctions are found in
A
epithelial tissue
B
connective tissue
C
muscular tissue
D
neural tissue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: The cell junctions called tight, adhering and gap junctions are found in Epithelial tissue. These are widespread throughout the body and form the covering of all body surfaces, cavities and hollow organs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cell junctions called tight, adhering and gap junctions are found in the epithelial cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: The cell junction namely tight, adhering and gap junctions are found in Epithelial tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gap junctions are aggregates of intercellular channels that permit direct cell–cell transfer of ions and small molecules. Initially described as low-resistance ion pathways joining excitable cells (nerve and muscle), gap junctions are found joining virtually all cells in solid tissues.

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