Asked by ahmed aldaghistani on Jul 12, 2024
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One surface of an epithelium faces the environment or a body fluid. The opposite surface is glued to an underlying tissue by ____.
A) microvilli
B) ducts
C) the basement membrane
D) keratinized cells
E) stratified epithelium
Basement Membrane
A thin, dense layer of extracellular matrix that underlies the epithelium and separates it from underlying tissue.
Epithelium
A layer of cells covering the body surfaces and lining internal organs and various glands, serving protective, sensory, and absorptive functions.
- Gain insight into the connection between structural and functional aspects of tissues and cells, particularly regarding cell junctions and the extracellular matrix.
Verified Answer
TR
Talitha RodriguezJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The basement membrane is a thin layer of extracellular matrix that anchors the epithelium to the underlying tissue. Microvilli, ducts, keratinized cells, and stratified epithelium do not serve this function.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the connection between structural and functional aspects of tissues and cells, particularly regarding cell junctions and the extracellular matrix.
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