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Structure and Function of the Body Chapter 006 Skin and Membranes 16th edition Quiz Bank 2023 ATESTED

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Membrane correct answers thin, sheet-like structure that covers & protects body surface, lines body cavities, cover inner surfaces of organs Two major types of body membranes correct answers 1. epithelial membranes: epithelial tissue w/underlying layer of fibrous connective tissue 2. connective...

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Structure and Function of the Body Chapter 006 Skin and
Membranes 16th edition Quiz Bank 2023 ATESTED
Membrane correct answers thin, sheet-like structure that covers & protects body surface, lines body
cavities, cover inner surfaces of organs

Two major types of body membranes correct answers 1. epithelial membranes: epithelial tissue
w/underlying layer of fibrous connective tissue
2. connective tissue membranes: no epithelial cells

Three types of epithelial tissue membrane correct answers 1. cutaneous membranes
2. serous membranes
3. mucous membranes

Cutaneous membrane correct answers skin

Serous membrane correct answers simple squamous epithelium on connective tissue basement
membrane (one continuous sheet)
~ line body cavities
~ secrete thin, watery fluid that lubricates organs & reduces friction

Serous membrane layers (2) correct answers parietal: lines wall of body cavity
visceral: covers organs w/in body cavity

Pericardium correct answers parietal & visceral layers that form fibrous sac around heart and heart wall

Pleura correct answers parietal & visceral layers line walls of thoracic cavity and cover lungs

Peritoneum correct answers parietal & visceral layers line walls of abdominal cavity and cover organs
w/in cavity

Pleurisy correct answers inflammation of pleura

Peritonitis correct answers inflammation of peritoneum

Mucous membrane correct answers ~ line body surfaces that open directly to exterior
~ produce mucus that keeps membrane soft and moist

Mucocutaneous junction correct answers transitional area that serves as point of "fusion" where skin
and mucous membranes meet

Connective tissue membranes correct answers no epithelial components
~ includes synovial membrane that line joint capsules --> produce synovial fluid (lubricating fluid)

Epidermis correct answers outermost layer of skin; thin sheet of squamous epithelium

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