Yes, cheek cells are densely packed.
Cheek Cell Density
According to the provided reference, buccal mucosa (the lining of the cheek) consists of densely packed cells. These cells exist at varying degrees of differentiation and are interconnected by structures called desmosomes and tight junctions. This dense packing is similar to what's observed in skin cells.
- Dense Packing: Cheek cells are tightly arranged.
- Differentiation: Cells exist at different stages of maturity.
- Intercellular Connections: Desmosomes and tight junctions hold cells together.
Therefore, the answer to the question "Are cheek cells densely packed?" is definitively yes, based on the information in the reference.
