Which of the following is true of the basement

membrane?
a. It overlies the epithelium at its free surface.
b. It is composed partially of epithelial cells and
partially of connective tissue.
c. It is mostly lipid and embedded celluloid fibers.
d. It lies between the epithelium and connective
tissue.
e. It cements the layers of stratified epithelium
together.


Answer: d

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