Non-cellular layer that connects inner surface of the epithelial tissue to the connective tissue is

Non-cellular layer that connects inner surface of the epithelial tissue to the connective tissue is
  1. basement membrane
  2. epidermis
  3. dermis
  4. either (2) or (3).

Solution

The correct answer is (1) basement membrane. It's a thin, non-cellular layer that provides structural support and anchors the epithelial tissue to the underlying connective tissue.

Asked in: NEET 2011 (Screening)

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