WorksheetsTopic 4.3 - Membranes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which one of the following membranes is NOT an "inside membrane?"
serous
synovial
meninges
cutaneous
Which body membrane has two layers, the epidermis and dermis?
meninges
cutaneous
serous
synovial
encloses the lungs
pleura
pericardium
peritoneum
encloses the heart
pleura
pericardium
peritoneum
encloses the abdominopelvic region
pleura
pericardium
peritoneum
serous membrane that clings to the wall of the cavity, outside layer
serous
visceral
parietal
serous membrane that clings to the organs external surface, inside layer
serous
visceral
parietal
lubricating fluid inside body cavities
serous
visceral
parietal
Serous membrane that lines the wall of the abdominal cavity.
parietal pleura
visceral pleura
parietal peritoneum
visceral peritoneum
parietal pericardium
What is the function of synovial fluid?
Acts as a lubricant that reduces friction in the joint; allows for smoother movement and reduces wear and tear.
Surrounds and protects the joint, holding the bones together.
Strong, elastic fibres that hold bones together and keeps them in place
Strong but flexible material found at the end of the bones that acts as a cushion and reduces friction
What is the function of the synovial membrane?
Surrounds and protects the joint, holding the bones together.
Strong, elastic fibres that hold bones together and keeps them in place
Strong but flexible material found at the end of the bones that acts as a cushion and reduces friction
Produces synovial fluid which lubricates the joint.
A tough but flexible tissue that acts as a buffer between the bones, preventing bones rubbing together and causing friction
Bursae
Joint Capsule
Synovial Fluid
Cartilage
Which one of the following places in the body would you expect to find mucous membranes?
covering the heart
surrounding the spinal cord
respiratory tract
around your knee
What do goblet cells do?
secrete mucus
secrete keratin
absorb pathogens
lubricate your thoracic cavity
True or False? The cells in some mucous membranes are supplied with cilia that wave away foreign particles.
True
False
