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  • Basement membrane is  Option: 1 Secreted from the cells of the epitheliumOption: 2

Basement membrane is
 

Option: 1

Secreted from the cells of the epithelium


Option: 2

Secreted from the cells of loose connective tissue


Option: 3

Both a and b


Option: 4

None of these

 


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Basement membrane:

  • The basement membrane consists of two layers i.e. Basal lamina and the fibrous or reticular lamina
  • Basal lamina: Outer thin layer composed of mucopolysaccharides and glycoprotein. 
  • Fibrous lamina: Inner thick layer consisting of collagen fibers of underlying connective tissue.
  • The function of the basement membrane provides elastic support and selective chemical exchange between epithelial tissues and surrounding blood vessels. 

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The basement membrane is formed as a result of secretion from the epithelial and loose connective tissues.

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