What attaches epithelial cells to the basement membrane?

A. Gap junction
B. Hemidesmosomes
C. Tight junction
D. Adhesion belt
E. Desmosomes


Answer: B

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

Explain the term dynamic steady state.

What will be an ideal response?

Anatomy & Physiology

Which layer of skin is best for subcutaneous injections?

A. Epidermis B. Dermis or hypodermis C. Hypodermis D. Dermis

Anatomy & Physiology

How many phalanges are in each hand?

a) 10 b) 12 c) 14 d) 16 e) 20

Anatomy & Physiology

Crenation occurs when a blood cell is placed in a(n)

A) isotonic solution. B) pinocytotic solution. C) hypotonic solution. D) monotonic solution. E) hypertonic solution.

Anatomy & Physiology