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Quiz: Human Body Membranes
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Question 1
1.
What type of membrane provides lubrication to the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities?
synovial membrane
serous membrane
mucous membrane
cutaneous membrane
Question 2
2.
Which cavity would be lined with a mucous membrane?
thoracic cavity
oral cavity
abdominal cavity
joint cavity
Question 3
3.
Place the type of membrane on the left under the correct description on the right.
mucous membrane
cutaneous membrane
synovial membrane
serous 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
Question 4
4.
Place the type of membrane on the left under the correct category on the right.
cutaneous membrane
mucous membrane
synovial membrane
serous membrane
Epithelial membranes
Connective tissue membranes
Question 5
5.
Which of the following reduces friction in movable joints, such as the knee?
serous fluid
sweat
saliva
synovial fluid
Question 6
6.
Which membrane is constructed of a visceral and parietal layer?
serous
synovial
cutaneous
mucous
Question 7
7.
The only dry membrane is the ________.
synovial membrane
cutaneous membrane
serous membrane
mucous membrane
Question 8
8.
Where are mucous membranes found?
lining the inside of the stomach
covering the brain
lining joint cavities
covering the heart
Question 9
9.
The membrane shown in the figure is a ________.
mucous membrane
pleura
synovial membrane
pericardium
Question 10
10.
Both serous fluid and synovial fluid serve as lubricants to prevent friction between organs.
True
False
Question 11
11.
Synovial membrane occurs in pairs with a parietal and visceral layer.
True
False