12. The function of the basement membrane is to:
A) provide a blood supply to epithelial tissue.
B) hold cartilage onto bone.
C) house the reproducing cells of stratified squamous epithelium.
D) anchor epithelial tissues onto underlying connective tissue.
E) secrete matrix.

Question

12.	The function of the basement membrane is to:	   
A)	provide a blood supply to epithelial tissue.	   
B)	hold cartilage onto bone.	   
C)	house the reproducing cells of stratified squamous epithelium.	   
D)	anchor epithelial tissues onto underlying connective tissue.	   
E)	secrete matrix.

anonymous · Answer

D http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basement_membrane

anonymous · Answer

D http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-basement-membrane.htm