The Difference Between a Basal Lamina and a Basement Membrane

question 110

Multiple Choice

The difference between a basal lamina and a basement membrane is that

• A) the basal lamina is thicker.
• B) they lie on opposite surfaces of the epithelium.
• C) a basal lamina plus a layer of reticular fibers equals a basement membrane.
• D) only the basal lamina can be seen by light microscopy.

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