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Which of the following is a key component of a mucous membrane?
Which of the following is a key component of a mucous membrane?
- A layer of cartilage tissue
- A layer of bone tissue
- A layer of epithelium supported by connective tissue (correct)
- A layer of muscle tissue
What is the primary function of serous membranes?
What is the primary function of serous membranes?
- To allow frictionless movement of organs (correct)
- To facilitate nutrient absorption
- To protect organs from physical trauma
- To secrete mucus
Which layer of the serous membrane is referred to as the parietal layer?
Which layer of the serous membrane is referred to as the parietal layer?
- The layer made up of connective tissue
- The layer lining the body cavity (correct)
- The layer between the organs and cavity lining
- The layer covering the organs
What allows the two mesothelium layers of the serous membrane to move effortlessly over each other?
What allows the two mesothelium layers of the serous membrane to move effortlessly over each other?
Which of the following serous membranes surrounds the heart?
Which of the following serous membranes surrounds the heart?
Which layer of the serous membrane is supplied by spinal nerves?
Which layer of the serous membrane is supplied by spinal nerves?
What type of sensation is the visceral layer of the serous membrane sensitive to?
What type of sensation is the visceral layer of the serous membrane sensitive to?
Which serous membrane surrounds the lungs?
Which serous membrane surrounds the lungs?
What type of tissue makes up the serous membrane lining?
What type of tissue makes up the serous membrane lining?
Which serous membrane surrounds the abdominal cavity?
Which serous membrane surrounds the abdominal cavity?