Cell Junctions and Cell Adhesion Molecules Quiz
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Which transmembrane protein is essential for the assembly and function of tight junctions?

  • Tricellulin
  • Occludin
  • Cadherins
  • Claudins (correct)
  • What is the major function of anchoring junctions in animal tissues?

  • Secrete extracellular matrix
  • Facilitate cell signaling
  • Connect cytoskeletal elements of neighboring cells (correct)
  • Enable selective permeability
  • In which type of junction do the transmembrane linker proteins belong to the integrin family?

  • Hemidesmosomes (correct)
  • Tight junctions
  • Adherens junctions
  • Desmosomes
  • What is the main role of desmosomes in cell adhesion?

    <p>Connecting adjacent plasma membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hemidesmosomes differ from desmosomes in terms of cellular attachment?

    <p>Connect to neighboring cells instead of the basal lamina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proteins are involved in the binding of integrin β4 to plectin 1a in hemidesmosomes?

    <p>CD151 and BPAG2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key role of integrins in cancer progression?

    <p>Supporting oncogenic growth factor receptor (GFR) signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does gap junction electrical coupling differ from tight junctions?

    <p>Gap junctions form continuous aqueous channels between cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do cardiac muscle cells and cells of the heart's electrical conduction system remain electrically insulated from each other?

    <p>Because of incompatible connexins in the connexons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hemidesmosomes compare to desmosomes?

    <p>Hemidesmosomes have a direct connection with keratin IFs, while desmosomes do not involve keratin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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