Quiz: Human Body Membranes

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11 questions
1

What type of membrane provides lubrication to the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities?

1

Which cavity would be lined with a mucous membrane?

4

Place the type of membrane on the left under the correct description on the right.

  • mucous membrane
  • cutaneous membrane
  • serous membrane
  • synovial membrane
  • Type of membrane that forms the skin.
  • Type of membrane that secretes fluids around organs.
  • Type of membrane that lines open body cavities.
  • Type of membrane found around joints and ligaments
2

Place the type of membrane on the left under the correct category on the right.

  • synovial membrane
  • cutaneous membrane
  • serous membrane
  • mucous membrane
  • Epithelial membranes
  • Connective tissue membranes
1

Which of the following reduces friction in movable joints, such as the knee?

1

Which membrane is constructed of a visceral and parietal layer?

1

The only dry membrane is the ________.

1

Where are mucous membranes found?

1

The membrane shown in the figure is a ________.

1

Both serous fluid and synovial fluid serve as lubricants to prevent friction between organs.

1

Synovial membrane occurs in pairs with a parietal and visceral layer.