Which of the following is incorrect with respect to junctions and their functions?

  • A
    Tight junction - Promotes leaking of substances across a tissue
  • B
    Adhering junction - Keep neighbouring cells together
  • C
    Gap junction - Connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells for rapid transfer of ions and small molecules
  • D
    Gap junction - Facilitates the cells to communicate with each other

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$A$ student was given a sample of two tissues. He observes the tissues under the microscope and draws their figures ($1$ and $2$) as shown below.

Epidermis is specialized for

Presence of tissues in a multicellular organism ensures

Select the incorrect option for compound epithelium.

Match the terms given in column-$I$ with their feature given in column-$II$ and choose the correct option.
Column-$I$ (Terms)Column-$II$ (Features)
$A$. Exocrine gland$I$. They help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue
$B$. Endocrine gland$II$. Hormones are secreted directly into the fluid bathing the gland
$C$. Tight junctions$III$. They perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
$D$. Adhering junctions$IV$. Secretes mucus,saliva,earwax,oil,milk,digestive enzymes and other cell products

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