The wall of the intestines needs to form an impenetrable barrier that prevents the passage of molecules through the extracellular space (the only route of passage must be for molecules to move through the cells). What type of cellular junction would be most appropriate for this task?
A. Gap junctions
B. Desmosomes
C. Tight junctions
D. All of the answer choices are correct
E. None of the answer choices are correct
Answer: C
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