Hemidesmosomes are found ________.
A) in connective tissue that is undergoing deep wound repair
B) in epithelial tissues subjected to a significant amount of abrasion and shearing forces
C) among epithelial cells where they help coordinate functions such as the beating of cilia
D) in abundance in cardiac muscle and smooth muscle
E) in epithelial tissues where they are essential to the coordination of muscle cell contractions

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Hemidesmosomes are junctional complexes that anchor epithelial cells to the underlying basement membrane in tissues that are subject to a significant amount of abrasion and shearing forces, such as skin and the lining of the oral cavity. They provide structural support and stability to the tissue.

Hemidesmosomes Are Found ________