Body Membranes and Skin Quiz P1

What is one primary function of body membranes?

• To produce hormones

• To cover body surfaces

• To help in digestion

• To aid in blood circulation

Body membranes can be classified according to what criteria?

• Color

• Tissue types

• Function

• Location

What type of membrane is the cutaneous membrane?

• Mucous membrane

• Serous membrane

• Skin

• Synovial membrane

Which type of epithelium composes the superficial epidermis of the skin?

• Simple squamous epithelium

• Cuboidal epithelium

• Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

• Simple columnar epithelium

Mucous membranes line cavities that open to which surface?

• Interior body surface

• Exterior body surface

• Ventral cavity

• Ventilated body surface

What does the visceral layer of serous membranes cover?

• The inner surface of body cavities

• The outside of the organ

• Skin's epidermis

• Muscle tissue

Synovial membranes are primarily composed of what type of tissue?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

Which structure secretes a lubricating fluid in joints?

• Dermis

• Synovial membrane

• Keratinocytes

• Gentleman connective tissue

What contributes to the skin's protective functions against UV radiation?

• Melanin

• Sebaceous glands

• Cornified superficial layer

• All of the above

The epidermis is primarily composed of which type of cells?

• Adipocytes

• Keratinocytes

• Fibroblasts

• Melanocytes