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Physiology Ch.4
Skin and Body Membranes
Question | Answer |
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The two major categories of body MEMBRANES. | 1. epithelial membranes 2. connective tissue membranes |
The three types of epithelial MEMBRANES. | 1. cutaneous membranes 2. mucous membranes (mucosa, n.) 3. serous membranes (serosa, n.) |
The three types of SEROUS membranes are named depending on their location. What and where are they? | 1. peritoneum (covers the abdominal organs) 2. pericardium (covers the heart) 3. pleura (covers the lungs) |
SEROUS membranes occur in pairs; one layer lies against the organ and one layer lies against the ventral cavity wall. Which is which? | 1. visceral - lies against the organ 2. parietal - lies against the cavity wall |