Integumentary System

Question 1

consists of a continuous sheet of cells, one or more layers thick, which is attached to the underlying connective tissue by a basement membrane

Answer 1

epithelial membrane

Question 2

the skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers

Answer 2

cutaneous membrane

Question 3

membrane that forms the linings of body cavities open to the exterior (digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive tracts)

Answer 3

mucous membrane

Question 4

membrane that lines a cavity without an opening to the outside of the cavity (except for joint cavities); serosa

Answer 4

serous membrane

Question 5

a clear, watery fluid secreted by the cells of the serous membrane

Answer 5

serous fluid

Question 6

the serous membrane lining interior of the abdominal cavity and covering the surfaces of the abdominal organs

Answer 6

peritoneum

Question 7

the serous membrane covering the lungs and lining the thoracic cavity

Answer 7

pleura

Question 8

the membranous sac enveloping the heart

Answer 8

pericardium

Question 9

membrane that lines the capsule of synovial joint

Answer 9

synovial membrane

Question 10

the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal

Answer 10

skin