Desmosomes are particularly numerous in tissues _____________.
A)that are subjected to mechanical stress
B)like cardiac muscle
C)like the epithelial layers of the skin
D)like the epithelial layers of the uterine cervix
E)All of these are correct.

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Desmosomes are structures that help to provide mechanical strength to tissues. Therefore, they are particularly numerous in tissues that are subjected to mechanical stress, such as cardiac muscle, the epithelial layers of the skin, and the epithelial layers of the uterine cervix. All of these options are correct, so the best choice is E.

Desmosomes Are Particularly Numerous in Tissues _____________