Question

Your intestine is lined with individual cells that absorb nutrients. No fluids leak between these cells from the interior of the intestine. Why?

Answer 1

Answer: Cells of the intestine possess cell membrane

Explanation:

Cell of the intestines possess cell membrane, a component of cells that runs through their entire length;

- protecting the cell from damage,

- and also playing an important role in selective absorption and outward passage of cell contents.

Thus, no absorbed nutrients or fluids can leak between these cells from the interior of the intestine due to the CELL MEMBRANE