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Anatomy
Test 2
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10/30/2003

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Epithelial Membranes otherwise known as true membranes are composed of 2 tissues what are they?
Definition
Epithelial over arelor connective tissue
Term
Are epithelial membranes an organ?
Definition
Yes
Term
What are the 3 types of epithelial membranes?
Definition
1.) Mucous membrane
2.) Serous membrane
3.) Cutaneous membrane
Term
which of the epithelial membranes can have diffrent types of epithelial tissue over the connective?
Definition
Mucous
Term
What are two facts about mucous membranes given in our notes?
Definition
1.) Mucous membranes line the inside of cavities that open to the outside.
2.) mucous membranes secret a thick fluid that contains the protein callled mucin
Term
What types of epithelial tissue covers the arelor connective in the serous membrane?
Definition
It always has simple sqamous
Term
what does the serous membrane line?
Definition
The out side of cavities that do not open to the outside so it covers the outside of internal organs.
Term
What does the serous membrane secret and what is it's purpose?
Definition
It secrets a watery fluid call serous and it lubricate to reduce friction.
Term
What type of membranes are visceral and parietal?
Definition
Serous membranes
Term
What does the cutaneous membrane cover?
Definition
The external surface of the body
Term
Give an example of cutaneous membran
Definition
Skin
Term
What type of epithelal tissue make up the cutaneous membrane of the skin?
Definition
Keratenized stratified squamous over irregular dense connective tissue
Term
what is the largest organ of the body?
Definition
Skin
Term
What are the 2 layers of skin?
Definition
Epidermis and dermis
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