Through which cellular interactions are the cells of the stratum basale firmly attached to the plasma membrane?
A) gap junctions
B) CAMs
C) tight junctions
D) connexons
E) hemidesmosomes

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Hemidesmosomes are cellular structures that anchor cells to the underlying basement membrane. They play a critical role in providing mechanical stability to tissues and help in the attachment of cells to the underlying extracellular matrix. The cells of the stratum basale are firmly attached to the basement membrane through hemidesmosomes.

Through Which Cellular Interactions Are the Cells of the Stratum