Cell joins other Cells

Question 1

what is it called when a cell joins other cells?

Answer 1

cellular junctions

Question 2

what are the two cellular junctions?

Answer 2

1. desmosome

2. hemi desmosome

Question 3

explain desmosome

Answer 3

disc-shaped “spot weld” b/w two cells

Question 4

explain hemi desmosome

Answer 4

a connective tissue attachment b/w cellular and non cellular structures
(something living attached to something non-living) (e.g. gingival epithelium to enamel)