Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
encloses abdominal organs
A
Peritoneal
2
Q
encloses the lungs
A
Pleural
3
Q
encloses the heart
A
Pericardial
4
Q
lines the cavity wall
A
Parietal Membrane
5
Q
covers the organs within the cavity
A
Visceral Membrane
6
Q
provides _____ between parietal and visceral membranes
A
lubrication
7
Q
T/F. Serous fluid is formed as ultrafiltrates of plasma
A
True
8
Q
in the parietal and visceral capillaries causes fluid to enter between the membranes
A
Hydrostatic pressure
9
Q
in the capillaries favors reabsorption of fluid back into the capillaries
A
Oncotic pressure
10
Q
Function of serous fluid
A
- produces a continuous exchange of serous fluid
- maintains the normal volume of fluid between the membranes
