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Lamina densa of the gingival basement membrane is rich in_____________?
Correct answer: C. Type IV collagen
- A. Type I and III collagen
- B. Type III collagen
- C. Type IV collagen
- D. Type I collagenGet Study Guides
Explanation
The lamina densa is a basal lamina containing mainly type IV collagen, which forms its supporting network. Types I and III collagen are more characteristic of the underlying connective tissue than the lamina densa itself.
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