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Non-cellular layer that separates epithelial tissue from the underlying tissue is called:

A
Dermis
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Epidermis
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Basement membrane
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Basement membrane
Epithelial tissue is separated from the underlying tissue by a non-cellular layer called the basement membrane.
For example, in the image, the basement membrane separates the epithelial cells from the connective tissue.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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