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Which type of body membranes form protective sheets around organs?
Which type of body membranes form protective sheets around organs?
- Cutaneous membranes
- Epithelial membranes
- Serous membranes (correct)
- Connective tissue membranes
What is the composition of serous membranes?
What is the composition of serous membranes?
- Areolar connective tissue
- Both simple squamous epithelium and areolar connective tissue (correct)
- Simple squamous epithelium
- Stratified squamous epithelium
What is the function of serous fluid in the body?
What is the function of serous fluid in the body?
- To provide lubrication
- To separate the serous layers
- To carry out routine functions
- To prevent friction (correct)
Which type of body membranes occur in pairs?
Which type of body membranes occur in pairs?
Which type of body membranes line body cavities close to the exterior, except the dorsal and joint cavities?
Which type of body membranes line body cavities close to the exterior, except the dorsal and joint cavities?