Cell Junctions Flashcards
1
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Desmosomes
A
Protein attachment between adjacent cells. Hold together tissues that undergo considerable stress (skin and heart muscle)
2
Q
Tight junctions
A
Tell at least it seems between cells. Completely encircles each cell preventing the movement of material between the cell
3
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Gap junctions
A
Narrow tunnels between cells that consist of proteins called connexons. Proteins only allow ions and small molecules to pass through
