Body Membranes

Question 1

Function of Cutaneous Membrane?

Answer 1

protects deeper body tissues

Question 2

Location of Mucous Membrane?

Answer 2

Respiratory, digestive, urinary, & reproductive tracts

Question 3

Function of Mucous Membrane?

Answer 3

lubricates and protects tissues, absorption & secretion

Question 4

Location of Serous Membrane?

Answer 4

simple squamous & areolar, lines body cavities/covers organs

Question 5

Function of Serous Membrane?

Answer 5

lubricates, reduces friction

Question 6

Location of Synovial Membrane?

Answer 6

lines joint cavities

Question 7

Function of Synovial Membrane?

Answer 7

lubricates, reduces friction in joints

Question 8

Location of Cutaneous Membrane?

Answer 8

epidermis & dermis, (keratinizing stratified squamous and dermis= dense fibrous CT)
*dry bc exposed to air, covers body

Question 9

Function of S. Germinativum

Answer 9

nourishment from dermis to grow

Question 10

Function of S. Spinosum

Answer 10

“spiny layer”

rich in RNA for keratin production

Question 11

Function of S. Granulosum

Answer 11

keratinization starts

Question 12

Function of S. Lucidum

Answer 12

clear layer, common in thick skin

Question 13

Function of S. Corneum

Answer 13

barrier/cells filled with keratin