The oral epithelium is attached to the enamel via_______________?

Correct answer: C. Hemidesmosomes

  • A. Reticular fibers
  • B. Collagen fibers
  • C. Hemidesmosomes
  • D. Desmosomes

Explanation

The junctional epithelium attaches to enamel through an internal basal lamina and hemidesmosomes. Desmosomes join epithelial cells to one another, whereas collagen and reticular fibres do not directly provide this epithelial attachment.

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