Question

drag and match because epithelial tissues have a free edge, they must be anchored to the underlying basement membrane to prevent them from detaching. determine which type of cell junction matches the description. desmosomes gap junction tight junction hemidesmosomes answer permits ion diffusion between two cells ties adjacent cells together prevents diffusion of fluids between the cells attaches a cell to the basement membrane i dont know yet i am unsure i am sure

Explanation:

• Permits ion diffusion between two cells: Gap junctions are channels that allow ions and small molecules to diffuse between adjacent cells.
• Ties adjacent cells together: Desmosomes are cell junctions that act like spot welds, tying adjacent cells together for structural support.
• Prevents diffusion of fluids between the cells: Tight junctions form a tight seal between cells, preventing the diffusion of fluids and solutes between them.
• Attaches a cell to the basement membrane: Hemidesmosomes are specialized junctions that attach epithelial cells to the underlying basement membrane.

Answer:

• Permits ion diffusion between two cells: Gap junction
• Ties adjacent cells together: Desmosomes
• Prevents diffusion of fluids between the cells: Tight junction
• Attaches a cell to the basement membrane: Hemidesmosomes