Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Basement

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the basement membrane?

• A)It is connected to the apical surface of epithelial tissues.
• B)The cells closest to the basement membrane are dividing cells.
• C)It is acellular.
• D)It is composed of collagen and secretions from the cells.
• E)It serves to anchor the epithelial tissues to the underlying connective tissue.

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