Which of the following anchor the epithelial cells to the basal lamina?

Desmosomes

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Hemidesmosomes

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Myosin

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Actin

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Solution

The correct option is B Hemidesmosomes
Desmosomes are cell junctions between two adjacent cells. Hemidesmosomes anchor the epithelial cells to the basement membrane. Actin and myosin are contractile proteins that are present in the sarcomere.

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