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Midterm Exam

Question 23 • Sports Medicine 1b

How do desmosomes MOST likely affect the body’s cells?

Answer
A
They form tunnels that transfer materials from cell to cell.
B
They create a kind of glue to hold the cells together.
C
They help maintain the level of pressure within a cell.
D
They control all metabolic functions of a cell.

Explanation

Desmosomes are cell junctions that anchor neighboring cells to one another, helping tissues stay connected when they are stretched or pulled. In effect, they act like strong cellular glue, so “They create a kind of glue to hold the cells together” is the best answer. Tunnels that transfer materials are formed by other junctions, such as gap junctions.

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