Question

body membranes

1. complete the following table relating to body membranes. enter your responses in the areas left blank.

membrane\tmucous\tserous\tcutaneous\tsynovial
tissue type (epithelial/connective)\tepithelial sheet with underlying connective tissue (lamina propria)\t\t\t
common locations\tlines internal ventral body cavities and covers their organs\t\t\tlines cavities of synovial joints
functions\tprotection from external insults and water loss\t\t\t

Explanation:

Synovial membranes line cavities of synovial joints. Cutaneous membranes (skin) are composed of an epithelial sheet (epidermis) and underlying connective tissue (dermis) and protect from external insults and water loss. Serous membranes line internal ventral body cavities and cover their organs. Mucous membranes are epithelial - connective tissue membranes that line body cavities and respond to stimuli.

Answer:

Membrane	Tissue type (epithelial/connective)	Common locations	Functions
Cutaneous	Epithelial sheet with underlying connective tissue (dermis and lamina propria)	Covers the body	Protection from external insults and water loss
Serous		Lines internal ventral body cavities and covers their organs
Mucous