Unit 3 (LT 2)

Question 1

Cutaneous membrane

Answer 1

Membrane that covers outside of body, has two types of tissue

Question 2

Epidermis

Answer 2

type of CM, stratified squamous epithemium, resists abrasions and water loss, avascular

Question 3

Dermis

Answer 3

Inner layer, thick, dense irregular connective tissue, smooth muscle, nervous tissue, blood, Basement membrane sperates into two layers - anchors epdermis to dermis, strength and flexibility, reserves water storage, electrolytes exchanges things with blood

Question 4

Hypodermis

Answer 4

• Subcutinous layer,
• not technically part of skin
• provides insulation
• loose connective tissue and adipose tissue
• contains magor blood vessels

Question 5

Serous membrane

Answer 5

covers the body cavities and organs that do not open to the outside

Question 6

Mucous Membrane

Answer 6

covers the body cavities that do open to the outside