Membranes Flashcards
1
Q
What tissue layer are the Mucous, Serous & Cutaneous membranes found?
A
The Epithelial tissue
2
Q
What is a Mucous membrane?
A
Membrane that lines body cavities that open to the exterior.
3
Q
What is a Serous membrane?
A
A membrane that lines body cavities that DO NOT open to the exterior.
4
Q
What is a Cutaneous membrane?
A
Membrane that lines body surfaces that are exposed to the exterior.
5
Q
What two sub-membranes are under Serous?
A
Visceral Layer & Parietal Layer
6
Q
What is the visceral layer?
A
Covers organs within cavities
7
Q
What is the Parietal layer?
A
Lines cavity walls
8
Q
What is Serous fluid?
A
A liquid that separates layers to reduce friction.
