A/An ________ Is the Process of the Drawing Up and Thickening

question 67

Short Answer

A/An ________ is the process of the drawing up and thickening of a muscle fiber.

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Definitions:

Cadherins

Transmembrane proteins that are components of adhering junctions between animal cells.

Adhering Junctions

Cell-to-cell junctions that mechanically attach the cytoskeleton of a cell to that of another, playing a key role in maintaining tissue integrity.

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, found particularly in epithelial and cardiac tissues, helping to resist shearing forces.

Tight Junction

Tight junctions are specialized connections between adjacent cells in animal tissue that create a barrier to prevent the leakage of substances through the space between cells.