Question

your intestine is lined with individual cells. no fluids leak between these cells from the gut into your body. why? view available hint(s) the intestinal cells are bound together by plasmodesmata the intestinal cells are bound together by gap junctions the intestinal cells are bound together by tight junctions the intestinal cells are fused together into one giant cell

Explanation:

Plasmodesmata are found in plant cells, not animal cells where the intestine is located. Gap junctions allow for the passage of small molecules between cells but do not prevent fluid leakage. Tight junctions form a seal between cells, preventing the passage of fluids and most molecules between them. Intestinal cells are not fused into one giant cell. Tight junctions between intestinal cells ensure no fluid leaks from the gut into the body.

Answer:

The intestinal cells are bound together by tight junctions