2007-02-14 05:30:31 · 6 answers · asked by Nakreeta J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The basement membrane is found in the kidneys. It plays an important role in the process of ultrafiltration
2007-02-14 05:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by Michele C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basement membrane is also called the basal lamina and it is secreted by epithelial cells and its what the epithelium sits on and it seperates the epithelium from the underlying connective tissue.
The basement membrane can refer to the basilar membrane in the inner ear which separates the two fluid filled compartments of the cochlea.
Also, it refers to the basil lamina of retinal epithelium called Bruch's membrane.
There is basement membrane in the cornea and the kidneys as well.
2007-02-14 13:54:44 · answer #2 · answered by Red Jed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basement membrane separates epithelium from the underlying connective tissue and so it is found anywhere there is epithelium. Epithelium is found lining the outside of the body and the inside of the hollow organs that have an opening to the outside of the body (i.e. digestive tract, lungs, urinary tract, reproductive tract). If you're looking for a generic answer then the basement membrane is located between epithelium and the underlying connective tissue.
2007-02-14 13:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a basement membrane is found in conjunction with epithielial tissue, it is where the epithelial cells are attached and separates the epithelial tissue from the underlying connective tissue. it is all over in the human body
do a yahoo image search for simple columnar epithelial tissue it is easy to see the basement membrane is these pics
2007-02-14 13:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by Bio-student Again(aka nursegirl) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know
2007-02-14 13:34:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tissues
2007-02-14 13:57:14 · answer #6 · answered by Tessy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋