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30 Cards in this Set
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What are the appendages of the integumentary system?
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hair nails skin glands |
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What is the definition of a membrane?
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thin, sheet like structure that have many important functions in the body
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What are the functions of a membrane?
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-cover and protect the body surface -line body cavities -cover the inner surfaces of hollow organs -anchor organs to each other or to bones -secrete lubricating fluids that reduce friction during organ movements -decrease friction between bones and joints |
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What are the 2 main categories of body membranes?
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-Epithelial membranes -Connective tissue |
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What are the three additional types of Epithelial membranes?
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-cutaneous membrane -serous membrane -mucous membrane |
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What is the other name for the cutaneous membrane?
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Skin
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What percentage does skin account for body weight?
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16%
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What are cutaneous membranes composed of?
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-Epithelial tissue -Connective tissue |
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Where are serous membranes located?
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in closed cavities |
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Serous membranes are composed of what tissues?
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-epithelial tissue -connective tissue |
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What tissue layer forms the thin and glue-like basement membrane?
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-connective tissue layer
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What is the function of the basement membrane?
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It holds and supports epithelial cells
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What are the serous membranes that line the walls of the body cavities called?
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Parietal
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What are the serous membranes that cover the surface of the organ?
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Visceral
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What serous membrane is located in the thoracic cavity?
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pleura
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What serous membrane is located in the abdominal cavity?
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peritoneum
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What membrane lines the thoracic cavity?
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Parietal pleura
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What membrane lines the abdominal cavity?
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Peritoneum pleura
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What membrane lines the lungs?
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Visceral pleura
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What membrane lines the stomach?
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Visceral peritoneum
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What is pleurisy?
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a very painful condition due to inflammation of the serous membranes (pleura) that line the chest cavity and cover the lungs
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What is peritonitis?
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An infected appendix or the inflammation of the serous of the membranes in the abdominal cavity
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What membranes cover body surfaces that are open to the exterior?
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Mucous
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What are some examples of mucous membranes?
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-respiratory -digestive -urinary -reproductive |
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What is a mucocutaneous junction?
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a place where skin and mucous membranes meet
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What do mucocutaneous junctions lack?
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accessory organs such as hair and sweat glands that characterize skin
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What does connective tissue lack or not have?
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epithelial components |
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What is synovial fluid?
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thick and colorless fluid that helps reduce friction with bones and joints
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What are bursae?
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Oil glands
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