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Integumentary System Exam Questions And Accurate AnswersWhat is the integumentary system? -Answer Skin and Appendages (hair, nails, skin
glands)
What is a membrane? -Answer tissue that surrounds and protect's body surfaces
Name the 2 major categories of membranes. -Answer epithelial and connective tissue
Define epithelial membranes. -Answer Provides a covering for internal and external
surfaces
Name the 3 types of epithelial membranes. -Answer Mucous, Serous, and Cutaneous
Define mucous membranes. -Answer membranes that line body cavities that open
directly to the exterior
What do mucous membranes produce? -Answer Mucus
What is the purpose of mucus? -Answer To protect the membranes, keep them soft and
moist, and trap microorganisms.
Give some examples of mucous membranes. -Answer All of the hallow organs of the
respiratory tract, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system.
Serous membranes- membranes that are CLOSED to the outside world
Serous membranes produce ________. Serous fluid
, Serous membranes are named ______________. By their location
Name the 2 layers of the serous membrane. Parietal and visceral
Location of the parietal layer is ___________. on the wall of the body cavity (away from the
organ)
Where is visceral layer? - Ans on the surface of the organ
What is the name of the serous membrane surrounding the lungs? - Ans Pleura
What is the name of the serous membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity? -Ans
peritoneum
What is the name of the serous membrane surrounding the heart? - Ans Pericardium
Name the fluid in pleural space. - Ans Pleural fluid
Name the fluid in peritoneal space. - Ans Peritoneal fluid
Name the fluid in the pericardial space. -Answer Pericardial fluid
Name the infection in the pleural space. -Answer Pleurisy
Name the infection in the peritoneal space. -Answer Peritonitis
Name the infection in the pericardial space. -Answer Pericarditis.
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