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What is a thin, sheet-like structure?
membrane
What is composed of epithelial tissue and connective tissue?
epithelial membranes
What are the three main types of epithelial membranes?
cutaneous, serous,mucus
What is the primary organ of the integumentary system?
cutaneous
The cutaneous is actually ______________(this)_ and it's function is to___________________
skin, protect
What is like bumper cars? allows movement of organs?
serous
What is simple squamous tissue?
serous
what tissue lines the body wall?
parietal
What tissue covers the organs?
visceral
what tissue is located in the thoracic cavity?
pleura
what tissue located in the abdominal cavity
peritoneum
What are the functions of serous membranes?
reduce friction between organs/cavity walls
Where is the mucous membrane located?
lines any pathway that opens to the outside
What is the function of the mucous membrane?
secrete mucous to keep membranes moist and soft
what are connective membranes made of?
various types of connective tissue
What is the one main type of connective membranes?
synovial
