Cells of the epidermis are linked together via __________ which rivet the plasma membranes of the two cells together with a network of fine proteins and intercellular cement.

A) desmosomes
B) tight junctions
C) gap junctions
D) voltage gated ion channels


Ans: A) desmosomes

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