When tissues are injured or infected,chemical signals can be releases that affect the plasma membrane of cells that line the nearby blood vessels.These blood vessels cells (endothelial cells)respond to the chemical signals by displaying a type of glycoproteins on their surface.These proteins will attach to circulating white blood cells bringing them to the site of injury or infection.These glycoproteins would best be described as ________.

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The glycoproteins that attach to circulating white blood cells and bring them to the site of injury or infection are known as Cell Adhesion Molecules (CAMs). Therefore, choice D is the correct answer. Desmosomes are cell junctions that provide mechanical stability for tissues, G-proteins are involved in intracellular signaling pathways, and transport proteins are involved in the movement of molecules across membranes.

When Tissues Are Injured or Infected,chemical Signals Can Be Releases