5 Types Membranes

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The mucous membrane is composed

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Of epithelium overlaying a layer of connective tissue called lamina propria.

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Mucous membranes

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Line the interior walls of organs and tubes opening to the outside of the body, such as those of the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Line with epithelium and involved in absorption and secretion.

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Lamina propria

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Rest on 3rd layer of smooth muscle cells

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Serous membranes

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Line cavities including thoracic cavity and internal organs (eg, heart). Consist of a layer of simple squamous epithelium overlaying layer of loose connective tissue.

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Serous membranes

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Support internal organs and compartmentalize the large cavities to hinder spread of infection. Are named according to their organ association. Lungs covered by pleura and heart is covered by pericardium.

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Serous layer

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Also lines the abdominal cavity and it’s called peritoneum

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Synovial membranes

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Line joint cavities and are composed of connective tissue. They secret synovial fluid into the joint cavity; lubricates the ends of bones so they can move freely

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Meninges

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Composed 3 connective tissue membranes found within dorsal cavity and serve as protective covering of brain and spinal cord. The meninges from outer layer to inside layer are dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater.

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Cutaneous membrane

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Forms outer covering of the body and consist thin outer layer of stratified squamous epithelium attached to a thicker underlying layer of connective tissue . The cutaneous membrane is skin