Desmosomes and hemidesmosomes anchor cells to each other and the extracellular matrix by connecting to which cytoskeletal element?
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Correct answer: Intermediate filaments
Intermediate filaments, such as keratins in epithelial cells, are anchored to the plasma membrane at desmosomes (linking adjacent cells) and hemidesmosomes (linking cells to the basal lamina). This cytoskeletal attachment provides epithelial tissues with the tensile strength to resist mechanical stress.
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