Glands/ membranes Flashcards

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What is the difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands

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Exocrine- Secrete into ducts Endocrine- Secrete into extracellular spaces

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What are the 4 types of membranes?

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Mcuous, serous, synovial- connective, and cutaneous

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Location and function of Mucous membranes?

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LInes body cavities that open directly to the exterior. Line the gastrointestinal, respirator, urinary, and reproductive tracts. Prevents cavities from drying out, traps particles in respiratory passageways, lubricates food for digestive tracts, moves urine, and moves sex cells

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Location and function of serous membranes

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Lines body cavities that don’t open to exterior. Covers organs found within those closed body cavities. Two parts include parietal- directly attached to the cavity wall and visceral Directly attached to organs

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Location and function of Cutaneous membranes

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Skin, provides protection against UV light, micro organisms, and water loss

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