The basal lamina:
A)is a specialized extracellular matrix found beneath epithelial tissues.
B)is found on top of the epidermis of the skin.
C)is a cell-rich layer.
D)links to epithelial cells through tight junctions.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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The basal lamina is a specialized extracellular matrix found beneath epithelial tissues, providing support and anchorage for the cells above it. It is not a cell-rich layer and does not link to epithelial cells through tight junctions. It is not found on top of the epidermis of the skin, but rather beneath it.

The Basal Lamina