Membrane Quiz Flashcards
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Membrane
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Thin sheets of tissue that cover or line various parts of the body
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Mucous Membrane
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- protection, secretion, absorption
- lines cavities that open to the outside of the body (nose, mouth, anus)
- Epithelial (stratified squamous, simple columnar, pseudostratified columnar)
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Serous Membrane
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- protection from friction
- lines cavities that don’t open to the outside of the body
- epithelial and connective
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Synovial Membrane
Type of Serous Membrane
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- protection from friction and secretion of synovial fluid
- lines joints and tendon sheaths
- epithelial and connective
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Cutaneous Membrane
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- protection, excretion, secretion, temperature regulation, vitamin D production
- covers outside of the body
- epithelial (stratified squamous and glandular), muscle (smooth), nerve, connective (areolar, lymphatic, adipose, blood, dense irregular)
Misc Info: largest organ of body covers 2,500-3,000 sq. in.
6
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All layers of epidermis from top to bottom
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- Stratum Corneum
- Stratum Lucidum
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Basale (Germinativum)
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Layers of Epidermis from bottom to top
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- Stratum Basale (Germinativum)
- Stratum Spinosum
- Stratum Granulosum
- Stratum Lucidum
- Stratum Corneum
8
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6 Functions of Skin
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- Protection
- Secretion
- Excretion
- Sensation
- Temperature Regulation
- Vitamin D Production
9
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3 Most Common Types of Skin Cancer
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- Melonoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Basale Cell Carcinoma