Integumentary System and Related Terms Flashcards

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Cutaneous Membrane

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The skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers.

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Mucous Membrane

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Membrane that secretes mucus and lines body cavities open to the exterior.

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Serous Membrane

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Membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outside of the body.

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Serous Fluid

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A clear, watery fluid secreted by the cells of a serous membrane.

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Peritoneum

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The serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.

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Pleura

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The serous membrane covering the lungs and lining the thoracic cavity.

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Pericardium

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The membrane enclosing the heart, consisting of an outer fibrous layer and an inner double layer of serous membrane.

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Synovial Membrane

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Membrane lining the capsule of a joint.

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Skin

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The largest organ of the body, serving as a protective barrier.

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Integumentary System

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The organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage, such as loss of water or abrasion from outside.