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Tissues
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tissues
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tissues
anatomy
science
11th grade
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Elizabeth Williamson
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Tissues
Intercellular Junctions
Tight Junctions
close space between cells by fusing cell membranes
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ex. cells that line the small intestine
Gap Junctions
Form tubular channels between cells that allow the exchange of substances
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ex. Muscle cells of the heart and digestive tract
Desmosomes
Bind cells by forming "spot welds" between cell membranes
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ex. cells of the outer skin layer
Muscle
Muscle tissue contracts, moving structures attached to it. Muscle cells are also called muscle fibers.
Connective
Connective tissue connect, supports, protects, provides frameworks, fills spaces, stores fat, produces blood cells, protects against infection, and helps repair damaged tissues.
Nervous
Found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
Epithelial
Characteristics: Lack blood vessels, cells readily divide,cells are tightly packed together
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