What Attaches Epithelial Cells to the Basement Membrane

Question

What attaches epithelial cells to the basement membrane?
A) Hemidesmosomes
B) Adhesion belt
C) Tight junction
D) Gap junction
E) Desmosomes

Accepted Answer

Hemidesmosomes attach epithelial cells to the basement membrane, providing structural stability by anchoring the basal side of the cell to the underlying connective tissue.