which cell junctions are commonly found in areas that are subject to stretching, such as the skin?
IX. 3 Types Of Cell Junctions Found In Animal Tissues A. tight junctions 1. neighboring cells held tightly together via proteins 2. prevent leakage B. desmosomes (anchoring junctions) 1. function like rivets to hold cells together in strong sheets 2. common in tissues subject to stretching or mechanical stress a. skin & muscle C. gap junctions