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It enables the transport of materials between the underlying connective tissue and the epithelium.
It's non-living and is made up of mucopolysaccharides, if I'm not wrong.
Jessie Andrews
THe membrane acts like an adhesive on a tile floor. It is important because it is like an anchor for the attached side of the epithelial cell and provides protection for the underlying tissue.
Aneisha.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe major function of the plasma membrane is to limit the cell from growing too large within itself. Its the boundary that a cell cannot exceed.
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∙ 12y agoThe main function of the basement membrane is to anchor down the epithelium to the loose connective tissue underneath. It also acts as a barrier.
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In transitional epithelial do all cells touch the basement membrane?
No not all cells touch the basement membrane. Pseudostratified epithelium is composed of cells that touch the basement membrane.
Is the basement membrane a living layer?
no
What respiratory membrane consists primarily of what?
thickeness of the membrane of respitory does it have a basement
What is the basal and reticular lamina?
The basement membranebasement membrane
The primary filter to exclude proteins from the filtrate is the?
the basement membrane
What structure anchors epithelium to connective tissue?
epithelial tissue cell is anchored by a basement membrane.
In transitional epithelial do all cells touch the basement membrane?
No not all cells touch the basement membrane. Pseudostratified epithelium is composed of cells that touch the basement membrane.
A basement membrane occurs between?
a basement membrane occurs between the epithelial tissue and the connective tissue
Is basement membrane living?
no
What is the function of testis?
to store and release sperm un till it is needed.
Is basement membrane part of arteriole?
Yes. The arteriole has different layers of tissue from inside to out: endothelial layer, basement membrane, smooth muscle and then the extra cellular matrix. The basement membrane is composed of collagen and fibrillin.
What has a similar function as the testis in plants?
for reproduction
What happens if function of testis?
sperm production
What is the primary function of a testis?
sexual reproduction
Is the basement membrane a living layer?
no
What does testis do in male's body?
The function of the testicles or testis is to produce sperm and hormones. For more detailed info visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicle#Function
What respiratory membrane consists primarily of what?
thickeness of the membrane of respitory does it have a basement
