what is meant by basemnet membrane?

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The basement membrane is a thin or single layer of fibres which serves as an anchor for the epithelium attaching it to the connective tissues underneath. It is formed by the fusion of two lamina, the basal lamina and the reticular lamina. It is formed of collagen, glycoproteins etc.

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