Mastering Zonula Adherens

It does not encircle the cell like the zonula occludens. (correct)

It is located below the zonula occludens. B) It completely encircles the cell. C) It is characterized by the presence of filaments on the cytoplasmic surface of plasma membranes.

It lacks dense plaque-like material on the cytoplasmic surface of plasma membranes.

It provides flexibility to the apex of the cell.

Macula adherens (correct)

Zonula adherens is a different type of junction. B) Macula adherens is another name for zonula adherens. C) Hemidesmosome is a type of junction, but not the one referred to as a desmosome

Hemidesmosome

Zonula occludens

This is the function of the zonula adherens. B) This is not the main function of the zonula occludens. C) The zonula occludens does not completely encircle the cell like the zonula adherens.

To prevent the passage of substances between cells. (correct)

To allow for the exchange of materials between cells.

To completely encircle the cell.