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3.1 vocb
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| epithellial membranes | thin sheets of tissue lining the internal and external surfaces of the body |
| membranes | thin sheets of tissue lining the internal and external surface of the body |
| mucous membranes | thin sheets of tissue lining the body cavities that open to the outside world |
| pericardium | the membrane that surrounds the heart |
| peritoneum | the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity |
| pleura | the membrane that encases the lungs |
| cutaneous membrane | another name for skin |
| serous fluid | a thin, clear liquid that serves as a lubricant between parietal and visceral membranes |
| serous membranes | thin sheets of tissues that line body cavities closed to the outside world. |
| synovial fluid | a clear liquid secreted by synovial membranes that provides cushioning for and reduces friction in synovial joints |
| synovial membrane | the lining of the synovial joint cavity that produces synovial fluid |