Adhesion Junctions (Desmosomes)
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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?

  • Intermediate filaments
  • Actin filaments
  • Intercellular filaments (correct)
  • Microtubules

    • 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)?

    <p>Attaching cells together in organs that experience stretching</p> Signup and view all the answers

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