Which of the following is an example of an 'Acellular' component of a tissue?
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Correct answer: Basement membrane
The basement membrane is a thin, fibrous, non-cellular region that anchors epithelium to the underlying connective tissue. It consists of the basal lamina (secreted by epithelium) and the reticular lamina (secreted by connective tissue).
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