MEMBRANES (LOCATION AND FUNCTION)

Question 1

SEROUS (MEMBARANE)

Answer 1

Function: separated by a thin layer of serious fluid which is secreted by both membranes. Serious fluid allows organs to slide easily without function.
Location: lines the open body cavities that are closed to exterior body surface. Example: heart and lungs, etc.

Question 2

MUCOUS (MEMBRANE)

Answer 2

Function: Protects the body of creating a barrier and preventing the inside of the body from drying out.
Location: lines all body cavities that open to the exterior body surface.