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Where are internal cytoplasmic plaques of adhesion junctions firmly attached?
Where are internal cytoplasmic plaques of adhesion junctions firmly attached?
- To the cytoskeleton within each cell (correct)
- To the endoplasmic reticulum
- To the nucleus of the cell
- To the cell membrane
What type of filaments join the internal cytoplasmic plaques in adhesion junctions?
What type of filaments join the internal cytoplasmic plaques in adhesion junctions?
- Intermediate filaments
- Actin filaments
- Intercellular filaments (correct)
- Microtubules
In which organs are adhesion junctions particularly important due to tissue stretching?
In which organs are adhesion junctions particularly important due to tissue stretching?
- Heart, stomach, and bladder (correct)
- Brain, liver, and lungs
- Skin, muscles, and bones
- Kidneys, pancreas, and spleen
What is the main function of adhesion junctions (desmosomes)?
What is the main function of adhesion junctions (desmosomes)?
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