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Which of the following is true for hemidesmosomes?

Restrict movement of ions and molecules between linked cells, allow movement of inflammatory cells

Made up of transmembrane proteins called integrins. Connect the cell to the ECM. Focal adhesion complexes generate signals when cells are subject to shear stress

Made up of the tetraspaning protein claudin, TAMP and zonula occludens proteins. Help distribute mechanical force across multiple cells

Made up of connexons and allow intracellular communication via ions, nucleotides, amino acids, vitamins and sugars