The skin is composed of an outer layer of epithelial tissue, the epidermis, and an inner layer of connective tissue, the dermis. Between the lowest layer of the epidermis and the top layer of the dermis lies an anchor layer called the ________.

A. serous membrane
B. synovial membrane
C. basement membrane
D. simple cuboidal epithelium


Answer: C

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