6 major functions of the cell membrane

intercellular junctions

(adhesion) for stictiching cells together to make tissues

Attatchment to the cytoskeleton and ECM

(bones and muscle) place to push/pull... unctions as an anchor

Act as enzymes

Controls metabolic processes

Molecule Transport

Helps MOve food, water, or something across the membrane

Cell to cell communication and recognition

so that cells can work together in tissues (finds friend or foe and holds on to them)

Signal Receptors

to catch hormones or other molecules circulating in the blood (adrenaline/seratonin)