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Chapter 3.5, Problem 4LO
Summary Introduction
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The functions of tight junctions, gap junctions and adhesion junctions in human cells.
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The tissues of the humans are known to possess junctions between the cells. Those junctions allow them for functioning in a coordinated manner. There are three types of junctions that are the adhesion, gap and tight junctions.
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