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Human anatomy one
Question | Answer |
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List functions of body membranes | Covers, protects and lines |
Distinguish between epithelial and connective tissue membranes | Epithelial contains mucous, serous, and cutaneous. connective contains synovial |
What is the purpose of the cutaneous membrane | Outer most protective boundary |
What is the purpose of a mucous membrane | Underlying loose connective tissue |
What is the purpose of serous membrane | Lines open body cavities to the exterior |
What is the difference between visceral and parietal layers of serous membranes | Visceral layer (covers outside of the organ) and parietal layer (lines wall of ventral body cavities |
Regional names of serous membranes | Peritoneum( abdominal cavity ) Pleura( around lungs ) Pericardium( around heart ) |