Body Membranes Flashcards
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Body membranes
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Sheet like structure that cover body surfaces & like cavities
Combo of tissues & glands (produce secretions)
2
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The 4 types of body membranes
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1.Cutaneous 2. Mucous 3. Serous
4. Synovial- CT(joint)
3
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Cutaneous
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Skin(body outer covering)
Produce sebum(oil) & sweat
•moisturizes and cools
4
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Mucous
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Lines inside surface of organs and tubes
Produce mucus
Traps debris, lubricates canals
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Serous
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Lines outside surface of organs
Produce serous fluid
•oily fluid •reduce friction b/tw organs
Ex: pericardial membrane (surrounds heart)
6
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Synovial
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Lines Joints
Produce synovial fluid
•oily fluid • Reduce friction b/tw bones
