Just Membranes

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What is the fluid found between serous membranes?

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Serous fluid, serous.

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Where are mucous membranes found?

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Lining the cavities that open to the exterior world.

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What type of membrane covers the tongue?

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Mucous membrane.

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Which type of membrane is found around organs?

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Epithelial membrane.

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What type of tissue do mucous membranes sit on?

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Connective tissue.

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What are serous membranes?

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Thin membranes that line body cavities and cover organs, producing serous fluid.

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What is the primary function of mucous membranes?

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To protect and lubricate surfaces that open to the exterior.

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What is the difference between serous and mucous membranes?

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Serous membranes secrete serous fluid, while mucous membranes secrete mucus.

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What type of membrane is a synovial membrane?

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A connective tissue membrane that lines joint cavities.

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What is the role of epithelial membranes?

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To cover and protect surfaces, both inside and outside the body.