Cell Junctions Flashcards
1
Q
Define Cell Junctions
A
types of connections between lateral surfaces of epithelial cells
2
Q
What are the 3 type of Junctions
A
Tight Jnct.
Desmosomes
Gap Jnct.
3
Q
Define Tight Junctions
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4
Q
Functions of Tight Junctions
A
5
Q
Tight Junctions are found in
A
6
Q
Tight Junctions AKA
A
7
Q
Define Desmosomes
A
8
Q
Functions of Desmosomes
A
9
Q
Desmosomes are found in
A
10
Q
Desmosome aka
A
11
Q
Define Gap Junctions
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12
Q
Functions of Gap Junctions
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13
Q
what type of protein does the Gap Junction use?
A
Connexon
14
Q
Gap Junctions are found in
A
15
Q
Gap Junctions aka
A
Nexus
16
Q
Define Hemidesmosomes
A
half a desmosome
17
Q
Functions of Hemidesmosomes
A
anchors the cell at the basal side to the basement membrane
