Desmosomes Are One Type of Intercellular Connection Found Between the Epithelial

Multiple Choice

Desmosomes are one type of intercellular connection found between the epithelial cells lining the lumen of the intestine of mammals. They function to

A) maintain the correct location of different membrane proteins on the cell surface.
B) prevent free movement of molecules between the lumen and the interstitial space.
C) allow chemical and electrical communication between adjacent cells.
D) actively transport ions from one cell to another.
E) cross-link the cytoskeleton network of one cell to that of adjacent cells.