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Skin and mucous membranes are mostly involved in
Desmosomes
Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, critical in maintaining the structural integrity of tissues.
Tight Junction
A specialized connection between two adjacent cells forming a barrier that regulates the passage of substances in the intercellular space.
Intercalated Disc
Unique links among heart muscle cells that enable the heart to contract in unison.
Gap Junction
Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that directly connect the cytoplasm of two cells, allowing various molecules, ions, and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.
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