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Question

Desmosomes bind ____

Answer

Desmosomes bind adjacent cells by anchoring to their cytoskeletons
Desmosomes bind adjacent cells by anchoring to their cytoskeletons
Hemidesmosomes are similar, but their main function is to attach epithelial cells to underlying structures
Found in tissue that experience intense mechanical stress, such as:
Cardiac muscle tissue
Bladder tissue
Gastrointestinal mucosa
Epithelial tissue

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