A basement membrane anchors
A) muscle tissue to nervous tissue.
B) epithelial tissue to connective tissue.
C) connective tissue to muscle tissue.
D) brain tissue to nervous tissue.

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The basement membrane is a thin structure that anchors epithelial tissue to underlying connective tissue. It acts as a physical barrier and helps maintain the structure and integrity of the tissue. The other options are incorrect because they do not involve the attachment of tissue layers through a basement membrane.

A Basement Membrane Anchors