This page discusses the various types of cell junctions in animal tissues, including tight junctions, adherens junctions, gap junctions, and desmosomes, each serving unique functions like preventing s...This page discusses the various types of cell junctions in animal tissues, including tight junctions, adherens junctions, gap junctions, and desmosomes, each serving unique functions like preventing substance passage, providing mechanical support, and enabling cell communication. Additionally, it mentions plasmodesmata in plants that facilitate communication and nutrient transfer between adjacent cells.