Body Membranes

What are the three functions of body membranes
- covers body surfaces
- lines body cavities
- forms protein sheets around organs
how are body membranes classified
- by tissue type
- epithelial membranes
- connective tissue membranes
What are the two types of body membranes
- epithelial membranes
- connective tissue membranes
What are the three types of epithelial membranes
- cutaneous
- mucous
- serous
what is the function of the cutaneous membrane
- dry outermost boundary
- AKA skin
name the superficial and deep layers of the cutaneous membrane
- superficial = epidermis
- deep = dermis
what is the composition of the mucous membrane
- stratified squamous ET
- simple columnar ET
name the deep layer of the mucous membrane

areolar CT
what is the function of the mucous membrane

moist lining, that covers all body cavities open to exterior
what is the composition of serous membrane (superficial, deep)
- layer of simple squamous ET
- areolar CT
what is the function of the serous membrane

lines all body cavities closed to the exterior of the body
what is the function of the synovial membrane

the synovial membrane lines all fibrous capsules surrounding fluid and secretes synovial fluid which cushions and lubricates the joints
what are the four skin appendages
- hair
- nails
- sebaceous glands
- sweat glands

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Body Membranes

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