MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a component of connective tissue?
A
Basement membrane
B
Specialized cells
C
Protein fibers
D
Ground substance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Basement membranes are thin sheet-like extracellular structures that form an anatomical barrier wherever cells meet connective tissues. They provide a substrate for organs and cells and relay important signals for the development of organs and for differentiation and maintenance of the tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loose and dense connective tissue are made up of the following three fibers: collagen fibers, reticular fibers, and elastin fibers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Loose connective tissue composes basement membranes. It is a cellular connective tissue with thin and relatively sparse collagen fibers.

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