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Body Membranes and Integumentary System
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Body Membranes and Integumentary System
Body Membranes and Integumentary System
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1
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What are the main functions of body membranes?
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Cover surfaces, line cavities, protect organs
2
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What are the categories of body membranes by tissue type?
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Epithelial membranes, connective tissue membranes, synovial membranes
3
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What are epithelial membranes also called?
Answer
Covering and lining membranes
4
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What two tissue layers compose epithelial membranes?
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Epithelial layer and connective tissue layer
5
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What is the cutaneous membrane?
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Skin; dry membrane; outer boundary of the body
6
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What epithelium constitutes the epidermis of the skin?
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Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
7
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What mainly composes the dermis?
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Dense fibrous connective tissue
8
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Which membranes line body cavities that open to the exterior?
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Mucous membranes (mucosae)
9
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What is the primary function of mucous membranes?
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Absorption or secretion; line cavities open to exterior
10
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What epithelium type can mucous membranes have?
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Epithelium type varies by site
11
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What tissue underlies mucous membranes (lamina propria) is composed of?
Answer
Loose connective tissue
12
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What are serous membranes?
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Membranes lining closed body cavities, in pairs with serous fluid between layers
13
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What are the two layers of serous membranes?
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Parietal layer and visceral layer
14
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What type of epithelium composes serous membranes?
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Simple squamous epithelium
15
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What connective tissue supports serous membranes?
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Areolar connective tissue
16
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What is the outer layer of the serous membrane called in relation to the cavity?
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Parietal serosa (parietal layer)
17
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What is the inner layer of the serous membrane called in relation to the organ?
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Visceral serosa (visceral layer)
18
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What clinical demonstration is used to illustrate parietal and visceral serosa relationship?
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A fist thrust into a limp balloon image demonstration
19
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What are examples of specific serous membranes?
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Peritoneum, pleura, pericardium
20
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What do synovial membranes contain?
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Loose areolar connective tissue; no epithelial tissue
21
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Where are synovial membranes found?
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Line joint capsules, bursae, tendon sheaths
22
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What do synovial membranes secrete?
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Lubricating synovial fluid
23
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What are the components of the integumentary system?
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Skin and skin appendages: sweat glands, oil glands, hair, nails
24
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List the protective functions of the integumentary system.
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Protects against mechanical, chemical, thermal damage, UV, microbes, desiccation
25
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How does the integumentary system contribute to body temperature regulation?
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Aids loss or retention of heat via nervous system control
26
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What excretory function does the integumentary system provide?
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Excretion of urea and uric acid
27
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What vitamin does the integumentary system synthesize?
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Vitamin D
28
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What are the main tissues composing the skin?
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Epidermis and dermis (plus hypodermis not technically part of skin)
29
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What is the hypodermis and what is its function?
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Subcutaneous layer; anchors skin, mainly adipose tissue, shock absorption and insulation
30
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What cell type is most common in the epidermis and what do they produce?
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Keratinocytes; keratin