Memebrane Flashcards
1
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Mucous
A
thin epithialial cells and connective tissue
mucous lubricant
lines communicative passageways
moist to reduce friction and facilitate secretion/absorption
2
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serous
A
internal subdivision of ventral cavities thin transparent parietal (inner) and visceral (outer) layers transudate fluid between minimise friction lines pleural cavity
3
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synovial membrance
A
layer of fibroblasts and macrophage control the composition of synovial fluid
lubricates articular cartilage
movement of joint stimulates the formation and circulation if synovial fluid
4
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cutaneous
A
layers of squamous epithelium
dermis-underlying conncetive tissue
epidermis- superficial epithelium
5
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skin- dermis
A
Elastic and collagen fibres – tolerant to twisting and stretching. Lymphatic vessels, blood vessels, nerves and glands
6
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function of skin
A
protection production secretions synthesis detection (sensory) excretion storage maintenance
