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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.

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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.

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