Continuous capillaries have tight junctions between endothelial cells, limiting the passage of large molecules.
Continuous capillaries have endothelial cells joined by tight junctions, limiting the passage of large molecules.
| Front | types of capillaries - continuous |
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| Back | endothelial cells held by tight junctions, limit large molecules |
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