Question

________ are small, localized, spotlike anchoring junctions that stabilize adjacent epithelial cells.
answer
○ hemidesmosomes
○ maculae adherentes
○ zonulae adherentes
○ focal adhesions
○ i dont know yet

Explanation:

Maculae adherentes (also called desmosomes) are small, spot - like anchoring junctions that stabilize adjacent epithelial cells. Hemidesmosomes attach cells to the extracellular matrix. Zonulae adherentes are belt - like. Focal adhesions attach cells to the matrix.

Answer:

B. Maculae adherentes