GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Lateral membranes are the site of contact between epithelial cells, whereas basal membranes connect epithelial cells to the basement membrane, an extracellular matrix layer that lies along the basal surface of the epithelium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lateral membrane of the epithelial cell orients perpendicularly to the apical and basal membranes and frequently is referred to as cell-cell contacts, the cell boundary, or intercellular junction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every epithelium has a basement membrane, that binds the epithelium to the underlying connective tissue. The basement membrane consists of a thin layer of extracellular proteins that is located next to the basolateral surface. Blood vessels do not penetrate through the basement membrane.

Detailed explanation-4: -The apical side of the epithelial cells faces the external space or lumen and the basal side faces the rest of the organ.

Detailed explanation-5: -Even if you think your skin is one smooth surface, it is actually made of millions of epithelial cells that are tightly packed next to each other. That’s not the only place you find these cells. Epithelial cells also line the inside of your throat, intestines, blood vessels, and all your organs.