25 Questions
What allows the exchange of substances such as hormones and cyc tissues to act in a coordinated manner?
Coordinate gap junctions
Which structure enables the coordinated action of ex and some hormones?
Coordinate gap junctions
What plays a significant role in allowing the collaboration between ex and specific hormones?
Coordinate gap junctions
Which mechanism supports the coordinated functioning of substances like hormones and cyc tissues?
Coordinate gap junctions
How do hormones and cyc tissues align their actions for a synchronized effect?
Through coordinate gap junctions
Which type of filaments belong to the terminal web close to the free surface?
Actin filaments
What structures are part of the terminal web along with the actin filaments?
Intermediate filaments and spectrin
Where are the spectrin filaments found in relation to the free surface?
Close to the free surface
Which filaments, along with actin filaments, contribute to the formation of the terminal web?
Intermediate filaments
Which network in the cell is described as having actin filaments, intermediate filaments, and spectrin near the cell's surface?
Cytoskeleton
What type of cell adhesion is formed by a circular plaque made up of proteins?
Desmosome
Where is the plaque located in a desmosome structure?
On the cell surface
What is the main function of a desmosome?
Providing strong adhesion between adjacent cells
Which type of cell adhesion structure allows for the passage of ions and small molecules between cells?
Gap junction
What is the purpose of a circular plaque in a desmosome?
Provide structural support between cells
What happens to muscle cells in Desi tissue?
They bind together
Where do groups of intermediates insert in Desi tissue?
Into the attachment
What do muscle cells return to in Desi tissue?
The cytoplasm
What is the fate of the intermediate groups in Desi tissue once inserted?
They stay where they are
What is the connection between muscle cells and the attachment in Desi tissue?
Muscle cells are inserted into the attachment
What type of structures have a receptor site for the extracellular matrix?
Hemidesmosomes
Which structures separate the interior of the body from the exterior environment?
Lamina
Which structures are important for cell adhesion?
Desmosomes
Where are receptor sites located in cells?
Extracellular matrix
Which structures help in connecting adjacent cells?
Zonula adherens
Learn about the components of the terminal web in cell biology, including actin filaments, intermediate filaments, and spectrin located near the cell surface.
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