Cell Junctions and Adhesion

Question 1

Tight Junctions, Belt Desmosomes,, and Focal Adhesions all use which Cytoskeleton?

Answer 1

Actin

Question 2

Hemi-Desmosomes are composed of which cytoskeltal component?

Answer 2

Intermediate Filaments

Question 3

Pemphigus has a defect that appears between the cell because there are Auto-antibodies targeting _____ ____

Answer 3

Spot Desmosomes

Question 4

The Adherens Junctions are more commonly known as ___ ___

Answer 4

Belt Desmosomes

Question 5

Two key proteins for tight junctions?

Answer 5

1. Occludins

2. Claudins

Question 6

Selectins and vCAMs are both non-junctional adhesion proteins. Which one’s need calcium?

Answer 6

Only Selectins

Question 7

The Macula Adherens are more commonly known as the _____ _____

Answer 7

Spot Desmosomes

Question 8

Key molecular distinguishing factor of Cadherins, which are used to link with other cells?

Answer 8

Quad Calcium Domain

Question 9

Pemphigoid has a defect that appears below the cell because there are auto-antibodies targeting __________

Answer 9

Hemi-desmosomes

Question 10

These two cell junctions use Intermediate Filaments

Answer 10

Spot Desmosomes and Hemidesmosomes

Question 11

The Zona Occludens is more commonly known as a ____ ____

Answer 11

Tight Junction

Question 12

Tight Junctions are associated with which Cytoskeletal Component?

Answer 12

Actin Filaments