Term
| Purpose of Body Membranes |
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Definition
Covering
Linings
Protection
Lubrication |
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Term
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Definition
Epithelial Membranes
Connective Tissue Membranes |
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Term
Epithelial Membranes
Covering & Linings composed of |
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Definition
-Epithelium
-Underlining connective tissue
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Term
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Definition
-Cutaneous Membrane (skin)
-Mucous Membrane (mucosa)
-Serous Membrane (serosa) |
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Term
Cutaneous Membrane
Characteristics |
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Definition
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Term
Cutaneous Membrane
Structure |
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Definition
1: Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
2: Areolar tissue
3: Dense irregular connective tissue |
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Term
Mucous Membrane
Characteristics |
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Definition
-Lines body cavities that are open to exterior
(GIT, respiratory & urogenital)
-Moist (mucus) |
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Term
Mucous Membrane
Structure |
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Definition
1: Stratified squamous or simple columnar epithelium
2: Loose connective tissue, areolar tissue
3: Layer of smooth muscles |
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Term
Serous Membrane
Characteristics |
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Definition
-In ventral closed body cavities
-Moist (serous fluid) |
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Term
Serous Membrane
Structure |
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Definition
1: Simple squamous epithelium--mesothelium
2: Loose connective tissue--areolar tissue |
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