The Difference Between a Basal Lamina and a Basement Membrane

Multiple Choice

The difference between a basal lamina and a basement membrane is that

A) they lie on opposite surfaces of the epithelium.
B) only the basal lamina can be seen by light microscopy.
C) the basal lamina is thicker.
D) a basal lamina plus a layer of reticular fibers equals a basement membrane.