Hemidesmosomes Multiple Choice anchor cells to the basement membrane. are found in epithelium that is subjected to a high degree of stress. are a modified form of a desmosomes. All of the choices are correct. None of the choices are correct.
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Analogs of hemidesmosomes are the focal contacts described in Chapter $17,$ which are also sites where the cell attaches to the extracellular matrix. These junctions are prevalent in fibroblasts but largely absent in epithelial cells. On the other hand, hemidesmosomes are prevalent in epithelial cells but absent in fibroblasts. In focal contact sites, intracellular connections are made to actin filaments, whereas, in hemidesmosomes, connections are made to intermediate filaments. Why do you suppose these two different cell types attach differently to the extracellular matrix?
Analogs of hemidesmosomes are the focal contact sites described in Chapter $17,$ which are also sites where the cell attaches to the extracellular matrix. These junctions are prevalent in fibroblasts but largely absent in epithelial cells. On the other hand, hemidesmosomes are prevalent in epithelial cells but absent in fibroblasts. In focal contact sites, intracellular connections are made to actin filaments, whereas in hemidesmosomes connections are made to intermediate filaments. Why do you suppose these two different cell types attach differently to the extracellular matrix?
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