Durable intercellular connections that are abundant between cells in the superficial layers of the skin are called
A) tight junctions.
B) gap junctions.
C) desmosomes.
D) CAMS.
E) proteoglycans.

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Desmosomes are particularly abundant in the superficial layers of the skin and provide strong adhesion between adjacent cells. Tight junctions and gap junctions are found in other tissues and serve different functions in intercellular communication and barrier formation. CAMs or cell adhesion molecules are proteins that mediate interactions between cells or between cells and the extracellular matrix. Proteoglycans are a type of molecule found in the extracellular matrix that provide structural support and can bind to growth factors and other signaling molecules.

Durable Intercellular Connections That Are Abundant Between Cells in the Superficial