Membranes

Question 1

Mucous Membrane

Answer 1

These line the interior walls of the organs and tubes opening to the outside of the body

Question 2

Serous membrane

Answer 2

These line cavities including the thoracic cavity and internal organs

Question 3

Synovial membranes

Answer 3

These line joint cavities and are composed of connective tissue

Question 4

Meninges

Answer 4

Composed of three connective tissue membranes found within the dorsal cavity and serve as a protective covering of the brain and spinal cord (dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater)

Question 5

Cutaneous Membrane

Answer 5

Forms the outer covering of the body and consists of a thin layer of stratified squamous epithelium attached to a thicker underlying layer of connective tissue (skin).

Question 6

Connective Tissues

Answer 6

Support and connect tissues of the body divided into 4 groups: connective tissue proper, cartilage, bone and blood