Skin and Body Membranes Flashcards
1
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melan
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black
2
Q
integre
A
cover
3
Q
pigmentum
A
color
4
Q
sebum
A
wax
5
Q
som/some
A
body
6
Q
Functions of Body Membranes
A
- line/cover body surfaces
- protect body surfaces
- lubricate body surfaces
7
Q
classifications
A
- epithelial membrane
- connective tissue membrane
8
Q
Epithelial Membrane
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- cutaneous membrane
- mucous membrane
- serous membrane
9
Q
Cutaneous Membrane
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- skin
- outermost protective
- superficial epidermis(keratinized stratified squamous epithelium)
- underlying dermis(mostly dense connective tissue)
10
Q
Mucous Membrane
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- surface epithelium
- underlying loose connective tissue
- lined all body cavities that open to the exterior body surface
- often adapted for absorption secretion