The basement membrane supporting simple columnar epithelium consists of which two layers?
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Correct answer: Basal lamina and reticular lamina
The basement membrane is an extracellular structure composed of the basal lamina (secreted by epithelial cells) and the reticular lamina (secreted by connective tissue fibroblasts). It provides structural support and acts as a molecular filter.
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