Renko studied diffusion of tracer molecules to study paracellular diffusion across an epithelial monolayer of Caco-2 cells. The tracers were fluorescently labelled dextran molecules of different molecular weight. She is screening various drugs to determine whether they affect the cells in any way. Which drugs are most likely to change paracellular diffusion? a.) Drugs that modify microvilli are the most likely to change paracellular diffusion b.) Drugs that modify gap junctions are the most likely to change paracellular diffusion c.) Drugs that modify with

Renko studied diffusion of tracer molecules to study paracellular diffusion across an epithelial monolayer of Caco-2 cells. The tracers were fluorescently labelled dextran molecules of different molecular weight. She is screening various drugs to determine whether they affect the cells in any way. Which drugs are most likely to change paracellular diffusion? a.) Drugs that modify microvilli are the most likely to change paracellular diffusion b.) Drugs that modify gap junctions are the most likely to change paracellular diffusion c.) Drugs that modify with

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter3: The Plasma Membrane And Membrane Potential

Section: Chapter Questions

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