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tight junctions are found between the epithelial cells; *
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Brief Explanations
Tight junctions are cell - to - cell junctions that prevent the passage of substances between cells. In the digestive tract, tight junctions between epithelial cells prevent the leakage of digestive enzymes and harmful substances from the lumen of the digestive tract into the underlying tissues.
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