Cell Junctions

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-also called membrane junction
-the connection between the neighboring cells or the contact between the cell and extracellular matrix
-Tissues are formed from cell-cell connections and cell-matrix connection

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Cell Junctions

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-is a complex network of macromolecules (proteins, glycosaminoglycan, proteoglycans) secreted by cells

-includes connective tissue, basal lamina, exoskeletons, cartilage/bones

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Extracellular Matrix

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Cell juction that Provides mechanical stability by anchoring the cytoskeleton of one cell to that of another cell

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Adhering junction

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Cell juction that forms a continuous band around each cell to prevent leaking between adjoining cells

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Tight junction

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Cell junction that provides direct intercytoplasmic communication between joined cells

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Gap juction

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is a connective tissue consisting of cells suspended in a fluid

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Blood

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Cell that carries oxygen all around the body (also known as erythrocyte)

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Red blood cells

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cells that contains granules

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granulocytes

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cell that helps is phagocytosis, help in removal of foreign cells and toxins

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Neutrophil

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cell that fights against parasitic infection and allergic conditions

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Eosinophil

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Produces inflammatory and allergic reactions, releasing its granular contents containing histamine.

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Basophil

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Cells that do not contain granules

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Agranulocytes

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Cell that produces antibodies, defense against pathogenic organisms.

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Lymphocyte

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Fighs off bacteria and fungi and viruses, becomes macrophages, dendritic cells

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Monocyte

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type of cell that is a small cytoplasmic fragments of a larger cell, responsible for blood clotting

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Platelet

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Also known as white blood cells

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Leukocytes