1. May 5, 2009 #1

   Blenton

   

   What is the mechanism by which they adhere to each other, and what stops them from sticking together when say you put your hands together?

    

   Blenton, May 5, 2009
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3. May 6, 2009 #2

   granpa

   

   Re: Cells
   
   I dont know but you might want to look up collagen and elastin.

    

   granpa, May 6, 2009
4. May 6, 2009 #3

   Andy Resnick

   

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   Re: Cells
   
   Cells have many different types of junctions- epithelial cells have tight junctions (mediated by occludins and claudins), gap junctions (connexins), cell-cell adhesion molecules (cadherins), and attachment to the basal lamina via integrins. All junctions are highly regulated.
   
   Your outer layer of skin consists of dead cells that have been keratinized.

    

   Andy Resnick, May 6, 2009

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