MEMBRANES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Epithelial membranes - ANS Combine a layer of epithelial tissue with an underlying layer of
connective tissue
Cutaneous membrane - ANS The skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers
Mucous membrane - ANS Consists of: Epithelium resting on a layer of loose connective tissue
called the Lamina proporia
Function: lining all body cavities that open to the exterior, may secrete mucous for protection
Serous membrane - ANS Consists of: simple squamos epithelium, resting on areolar
connective tissue
Function: lining body cavities that are closed to the exterior of the body
Has 2 layers
peritoneum - ANS membrane that lines abdominal cavity and covers organs
Plurae - ANS membrane that surrounds lungs
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