Peritoneum Flashcards
1
Q
The peritoneum is made up of _____ epithelial cells called the mesothelium
A
simple squamous
2
Q
The peritoneal cavity is the space between ____, and it contains ______.
A
the parietal and visceral peritoneum, a small amount of lubricating fluid
3
Q
Pain from the ____ peritoneum is well localized because it receives the samesomaticnerve supply as the region of the abdominal wall that it lines.
A
parietal
4
Q
The parietal peritoneum receives (somatic/autonomic) nerve supply
A
somatic
5
Q
The visceral peritoneum receives (somatic/autonomic) nerve supply
A
autonomic
6
Q
Pain from the _____ peritoneum ispoorly localized.
A
visceral
7
Q
Visceral peritoneum is only sensitive to
A
stretch and chemical irritation
