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Covers body surface, line body cavities and inside of organs, anchor organs to each other, covers surface of organs and secretes fluid
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membranes
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fluid secretion
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to prevent friction between organs and cavity walls
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Epithelial membranes
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made of epithelial tissue and an underlying layer of connective tissue
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Cutaneous
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skin, type of epithelial membrane
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Serous
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lines body cavities and covers organs, secretes lubricant, 2 part name
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pleura
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serous membrane in thoracic cavity
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peritoneum
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serous membrane in abdominopelvic cavity
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Parietal
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serous membrane lining body cavity
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Visceral
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serous membrane covering organs
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Peritonitis
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inflammation of parietal and visceral peritoneum
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Mucous Membrane
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line body surfaces opening to exterior, secrete mucus, prevents infection and keeps body moist
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Connective Tissue Membranes
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No epithelial copmonents in membrane
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Synovial
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line spaces vetween bones and joints, secrete synovial fluid, reduces friction
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