The myocardium (cardiac muscle tissue) undergoes a significant amount of physical stress due to its contractions. You would expect to see relatively large numbers of which of the following embedded within their plasma membrane?

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Desmosomes are cell junctions that anchor adjacent cells together, providing mechanical strength to tissues that undergo stress or stretching, such as in the myocardium. Therefore, it is expected to see relatively large numbers of desmosomes embedded within their plasma membrane. Transport proteins and tight junctions are not related to mechanical stress, while glycolipids are not directly involved in cell-cell adhesion.

The Myocardium (Cardiac Muscle Tissue) Undergoes a Significant Amount of Physical