Chapter 4 Mastering A&P #1
The only dry membrane is the ________.
cutaneous membrane
The pleura and pericardium are examples of ________ membranes that cover organs in a body cavity closed to the exterior.
serous
Which membrane is constructed of a visceral and parietal layer?
serous
What type of membrane lines the compartments of the ventral body cavity and produces a lubricant that allows organs to move against neighboring organs without friction?
serous membrane
Both serous fluid and synovial fluid serve as lubricants in their respective locations.
true
Where are mucous membranes found?
lining the inside of the stomach
What type of membrane is composed of epithelium resting on the lamina propria, a loose connective tissue membrane?
mucous membrane
Which of the following membranes lines body cavities that are open to the exterior?
mucous membrane
Which cavity would be lined with a mucous membrane?
oral cavity
What type of membrane provides lubrication to the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities?
serous membrane
The ________ membrane lines the fibrous capsule surrounding joints
synovial
Which of the following reduces friction in movable joints, such as the knee?
synovial fluid