Membranes

Question 1

Mucous

Answer 1

Lines the interior walls of organs and tubes opening to the outside of the body.

Lined with epithelium, involved with absorption and secretion

Ex: digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive

Question 2

Serous

Answer 2

Lines cavities

Ex: thoracic, heart, internals

Question 3

Synovial

Answer 3

Lines the joints, emits secretions for lubricants

Ex: elbows, knees

Question 4

Meninges

Answer 4

Composed of three connective tissues found in dorsal cavities, serve as protection for brain and spine

Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater

Question 5

Cutaneous

Answer 5

Outer covering of the body, consists of thin outer layer of stratified squamous epithelium