Imagine that you are examining a mouse that does not produce basal lamina in the skin. How will this mouse be different from a normal, wild-type mouse?
A)The epidermis will not be connected to the dermis.
B)The epidermis and dermis will be strongly connected.
C)The dermis will be disorganized and will lack blood vessels.
D)Cellular junctions will fail to form between the cells of the epidermis.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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Basal lamina plays a crucial role in connecting the epidermis and dermis. Without basal lamina, the epidermis will not be connected to the dermis, leading to separation of the two layers of skin. This will result in blisters or wounds that do not heal properly, making the skin vulnerable to infections and other injuries. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. The other options are not accurate because the lack of basal lamina is not directly linked to the disorganization of dermis, failure of cellular junctions, or any specific structural changes in the skin.

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