Structure and Function of the Body Chapter 006 Skin and Membranes 16th edition Quiz Bank 2023 ATESTED

Membrane correct answers thin, sheet-like structure that covers & protects body surface, lines body cavities, cover inner surfaces of organs Two major types of body membranes correct answers 1. epithelial membranes: epithelial tissue w/underlying layer of fibrous connective tissue 2. connective tissue membranes: no epithelial cells Three types of epithelial tissue membrane correct answers 1. cutaneous membranes 2. serous membranes 3. mucous membranes Cutaneous membrane correct answers skin Serous membrane correct answers simple squamous epithelium on connective tissue basement membrane (one continuous sheet) ~ line body cavities ~ secrete thin, watery fluid that lubricates organs & reduces friction Serous membrane layers (2) correct answers parietal: lines wall of body cavity visceral: covers organs w/in body cavity Pericardium correct answers parietal & visceral layers that form fibrous sac around heart and heart wall Pleura correct answers parietal & visceral layers line walls of thoracic cavity and cover lungs Peritoneum correct answers parietal & visceral layers line walls of abdominal cavity and cover organs w/in cavity Pleurisy correct answers inflammation of pleura Peritonitis correct answers inflammation of peritoneum Mucous membrane correct answers ~ line body surfaces that open directly to exterior ~ produce mucus that keeps membrane soft and moist Mucocutaneous junction correct answers transitional area that serves as point of "fusion" where skin and mucous membranes meet Connective tissue membranes correct answers no epithelial components ~ includes synovial membrane that line joint capsules -- produce synovial fluid (lubricating fluid) Epidermis correct answers outermost layer of skin; thin sheet of squamous epithelium Stratum corneum correct answers outermost layer of epidermis made of keratin-filled cells Keratin correct answers tough, waterproof protein