CP Histo Flashcards

1
Q

Two regions of intercalated discs and structures associated with each

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Transverse (Perpendicular) Region

  1. Fascia adherens (most predominant): Actin filaments from Z-disc inserted into junction
  2. Desmosomes: Anchoring sites for intermediate filaments

Longitudinal (Parallel) Region
1. Gap junction: Allow excitation to pass between cells

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