Biology: what is a basement membrane?
Tutoring biology, terminology is so important. The tutor gives a definition of the term basement membrane.
basement membrane: a boundary layer that fastens overlying epithelial tissue to connective tissue beneath. The basement membrane comprises glycoprotein from the epithelial tissue, with collagen fibres from the connective tissue.
A basement membrane backs the lining of the intestine, for instance.
A basement membrane backs the lining of the intestine, for instance.
Source:
Mader, Sylvia S. Inquiry into Life, 11th ed. Toronto: McGraw-Hill, 2006.
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