membranes

Question 1

membrane

Answer 1

thin sheet of tissue or layer of cells acting as a boundary, lining or partition in an organism

Question 2

types of epithelial membrane

Answer 2

serous, mucous and cutaneous

Question 3

epithelial membrane structure

Answer 3

covers or lines internal structures or cavities and composed of epithelium

Question 4

epithelial membrane function

Answer 4

-to protect underlying tissue
-absorption
-secretion
-reception of sensory info

Question 5

epithelial membrane location

Answer 5

lines cavities that are exposed to the external and internal environment

Question 6

cutaneous membrane

Answer 6

skin

Question 7

cutaneous membrane function

Answer 7

-to prove a barrier between external and internal environment
-prevent entry if foreign substances. PROTECT

Question 8

mucous membrane

Answer 8

openings of the body eg. digestive, genitourinary and respiratory tract

Question 9

mucous membrane function

Answer 9

-protection. acts as a barrier to external agents
-traps foreign particles
-lubrication. movement of substances

Question 10

Serous membrane

Answer 10

double layered sac. visceral and parietal

Question 11

serous membrane function

Answer 11

-secrete a lubricating fluid to decrease friction
-hold organs in place

Question 12

visceral

Answer 12

type of serous membrane that is closest to the organ - on the outside of the organ (VOO)

Question 13

parietal membrane

Answer 13

type of serous membrane that is further away from organ - inside the cavity (PIC)

Question 14

connective membrane eg

Answer 14

synovial membrane eg. elbow and knee

Question 15

synovial membrane location

Answer 15

lines the cavity of the joints that move and the surrounding tendons

Question 16

synovial membrane function

Answer 16

-to decrease friction from damaging tissue by secreting synovial fluid which acts to lubricate