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Chapter 6 Quiz
Membranes, Glands, and Layers. Skin rashes and common skin disorders.
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Anatomy
11th Grade
02/09/2010

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Serous Membrane
Definition

tissue type- epithelium.

common locations: underlying areolar connective tissue. functions: secretes watery serous fluid. helps lubricate surface.

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Mucous Membrane
Definition

tissue type- epithelium common

locations: lines the body cavities that open to the surface functions: to flush out harmful objects & bacteria

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Synovial Membrane
Definition

tissue type- fibrous connective

common locations: inner linings of joint cavities.

function: to lubricate end of bones

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Cutaneous Membrane (the skin)
Definition

tissue type- epithelium common

locations: in the integumentary organ system, in the skin. functions: it is a dry protective boundary

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Stratum Corneum

Definition

location: outermost layer

 

characteristics: dead epithelium cells that are flattened and non-cleated

 

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Stratum Lucidum
Definition

location: on souls and palms

 

characteristics: clear,

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Stratum Granulosum
Definition

location: beneath the stratum granulosum

 

characteristics: fbers of keratin,

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Stratum Spinosum

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location:

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