EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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Question
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basement membrane
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located between epidermis and dermis
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located between dermis and subcutane
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located between subcutane and muscle
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The basement membrane between the epidermis and the dermis is indispensable for normal skin functions. It connects, and functionally separates, the epidermis and the dermis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The basement membrane sits between epithelial tissues including mesothelium and endothelium, and the underlying connective tissue.
Detailed explanation-3: -Basement membrane is a highly specialized structure that binds the dermis and the epidermis of the skin, and is mainly composed of laminins, nidogen, collagen types IV and VII, and the proteoglycans, collagen type XVIII and perlecan, all of which play critical roles in the function and resilience of skin.
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