Ch 3- Membranes

Question 1

Which specific tissues are involved in membranes?

Answer 1

1. Epithelia
2. Connective

Question 2

What are the types of membranes?

Answer 2

1. Mucous
2. Serous
3. Cutaneous
4. Synovial

Question 3

Give an example of where mucous membrane can be found

Answer 3

Stratified squamous epithelium of the oral cavity

Question 4

What is the function of a mucous membrane?

Answer 4

Forms a barrier that resists the entry of pathogens

Question 5

Where can serous membrane be found?

Answer 5

Mesothelium in the pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium

Question 6

What is the function of a serous membrane?

Answer 6

Minimize friction between opposing surfaces

Question 7

Where can cutaneous membrane be found?

Answer 7

Covering the body surface (Skin)

Question 8

What is the function of a cutaneous membrane?

Answer 8

First layer of defense against environmental pathogens

Question 9

Give an example of where synovial membranes can be found?

Answer 9

Joints that permit significant movement, such as the knee

Question 10

What is the function of a synovial membrane?

Answer 10

Line and lubricate joint cavities

Question 11

What specific tissue make of the mucous membrane?

Answer 11

Epithelium and areolar tissue (lamina propia)

Question 12

What specific tissues make up a serous membrane?

Answer 12

Consists of a mesothelium supported by a thin layer of areolar connective tissue

Question 13

What specific tissues make up a cutaneous membrane?

Answer 13

Consists of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium and an underlying layer of areolar connective tissue that is reinforced by a layer of dense irregular connective tissue

Question 14

What tissues make up a synovial membrane?

Answer 14

Epithelium and areolar connective tissue