Asked by Taylor Schon on May 14, 2024
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Epithelial tissue that can stretch or is subjected to stress would have ________.
A) desmosomes
B) gap junctions
C) tight junctions
D) basement junctions
E) intercalated discs
Intercalated Discs
Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells containing gap junctions and desmosomes, facilitating coordinated contraction.
Desmosomes
Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, critical in maintaining the structural integrity of tissues.
- Familiarize oneself with the structure and operational role of various cellular connections and their impact on the coherence of tissues and the facilitation of communication between cells.
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Nallely TrejoMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Desmosomes are specialized structures in the cell membrane that provide strong adhesion between cells. They are particularly important in tissues that undergo significant stretching or are subjected to mechanical stress, such as epithelial tissue in the skin, bladder, and heart muscle, helping to maintain the integrity of the tissue under these conditions.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the structure and operational role of various cellular connections and their impact on the coherence of tissues and the facilitation of communication between cells.
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