Exam Krackers Bio 2, Ch. 1 - The Cell

Question 1

Tight junction

Answer 1

Type of intracellular junction, form watertight seal between cells that prevents passage of all fluids and compounds

Question 2

Desmosome

Answer 2

Joins 2 cells at a single point, attach directly to cytoskeleton, found in tissues that experience a lot of shear stress

Question 3

Gap junction

Answer 3

Small tunnels that connect cells, allows movement of small ions and molecules