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epithelial membrane
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- type of body membrane, made up of epithelial and underlying connective tissue; cultaneous, mucous, serous;
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cutaneous membrane
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type of epithelial membrane
- skin |
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mucous membrane
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type of epithelial membrane
- lines cavities that open to exterior - composed of epithelium and loose connective tissue - lamina propria - fuctns: defense, hydration, lubrication |
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lamina propria
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a loose connection and flexibility to underlying tissue; holds everything together; sits beneath epithelial membranes
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serous membranes
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type of epithelial membranes
- lines body cavities closed to exterior and covers organs - 2 layers, parietal and visceral - ex: synovail joints - secretes serous fluid |
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parietal layer
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- the outer layer of serous membrane;
- it attaches to the cavity; |
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visceral layer
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- the inner layer of the serous membranes
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serous fluid
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- secreted in both layers of the serous membrane
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