Epithelial Membrane Flashcards
1
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membranes are ____
A
flat sheets of tissue that cover/line part of the body
2
Q
epithelial membrane consists of an ____
A
epithelial tissue bound to an underlying connective tissue (lamina propria)
3
Q
three types of epithelial membranes
A
- cutaneous
- mucous
- serous
4
Q
cutaneous membrane
A
skin - dry membrane - covers the external body - epidermis and dermis layers
5
Q
mucous membrane
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mucosa - wet membrane - lines a body cavity that OPENS directly directly to the exterior -
6
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serous membrane
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serosa - wet membrane - lines body cavities that DO NOT open directly to the exterior and the organs that lie within that cavity - made of mesothelium
