Which of the following cell junctions are associated with the proper alignment of intestinal epithelial cells?

A) gap junctions
B) adhesive junctions
C) tight junctions
D) desmosomes
E) all of the above


E) all of the above

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The cecum is the largest in

A. protozoans. B. omnivores. C. carnivores. D. herbivores. E. detritivores.

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Like other animals, penguins of the north can keep

warm because of layers and patches of __________ in their bodies. a. adipose tissue b. proteins c. carbohydrates d. sterols e. phospholipids

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Eukaryotic ribosomes function as

a. a single unit. b. two-part units. c. three-part units. d. four-part units. e. a multidivisional unit.

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