The basement membrane acts as a filter, composed of collagen fibers and glycoproteins, preventing the passage of large molecules.
This card describes the basement membrane as a fine mesh of collagen fibers and glycoproteins that prevents large molecules from passing through.
| Front | Basement membrane |
|---|---|
| Back | A filter of fine mesh of collagen fibres and glycoproteins to stop large molecules from passing through |
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