Junctions Between Epithelial Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What are tight junctions?
A
Junctions that create barriers
2
Q
What are gap junctions?
A
Junction with cell to cell communication
3
Q
What are adherens/adhesion junctions?
A
Junctions that achor
4
Q
Which type of cell-to- cell junction allows for communication between cells?
A
Gap junctions
5
Q
Which cell-to-cell junction allows an organ like the stomach or bladder to stretch?
A
Adherens/adhesion
6
Q
Which cell-to-cell junction creates a barrier that holds digestive secretions away from the rest of the body?
A
Tight junctions
