In an Epithelium, the Apical Membrane is Also Known as the ________

Question

In an epithelium, the apical membrane is also known as the ________ membrane.
A) basolateral
B) mucosal
C) serosal
D) basement
E) nictitating

Accepted Answer

The apical membrane is located on the top (or luminal) surface of epithelial cells, and is also referred to as the mucosal membrane.