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Which structure in the intercalated disks stabilizes non-epithelial tissue?
Which structure in the intercalated disks stabilizes non-epithelial tissue?
- Fascia adherens (correct)
- Anchors actin filaments
- Desmosomes
- Gap junctions
What is the main function of the zonula adherens junction of epithelial cells?
What is the main function of the zonula adherens junction of epithelial cells?
- Anchor actin filaments
- Prevent cardiac cells from pulling apart
- Provide ionic continuity between adjacent cells (correct)
- Stabilize non-epithelial tissue
What allows cardiac cells to act as in a multinucleated syncytium?
What allows cardiac cells to act as in a multinucleated syncytium?
- Desmosomes
- Anchors actin filaments
- Fascia adherens
- Gap junctions (correct)
