MUCUS
these epithelial cells secrete mucus.
What is goblet cells
What are serous membranes covered by a thin layer of?
What is serous fluid
Synovial membranes consist of this type of tissue, which produces synovial fluid.
What is connective tissue?
What do the meninges provide for the vital structures
What is protection
Outer covering of the body.
What is the skin.
What is entirely lined with mucus membrane?
What is digestive tract
The serous membrane that covers the heart and lines the pericardial cavity is known as this.
What is the pericardium?
This is the term for the fluid that lubricates the joint, reducing friction between bones.
What is synovial fluid?
The innermost layer of the meninges, this membrane is in direct contact with the brain and spinal cord and is highly vascularized.
What is the Pia mater
Outer layer of the skin
Traps pathogens, dirt, and particulate matter so they can be sequestered and eliminated from the body.
What is mucus
The innermost layer of a serous membrane, which covers the organ itself, is known as this.
What is the visceral layer?
Lines the cavities of freely movable joints such as.
What is the shoulder, knee, and elbow.
This middle layer of the meninges is a web-like structure that provides cushioning for the brain and spinal cord.
What is the Arachnoid mater
This protein, produced by cells in the epidermis, gives the skin its strength and waterproof qualities.
What is keratin?
Where do the body cavities open to?
What is outside
This condition occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity, often caused by infection or injury.
What is pleural effusion?
Unlike serous membranes synovial membrane do not have a layer of
What is epithelium
This is the outermost layer of the meninges, tough and durable, often described as "the mother of all membranes."
What is the Dura mater
The cutaneous membrane includes sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and these hair follicles, all of which are found in the dermis.
What are accessory structures?
Mucous membranes are composed of two main layers: an epithelial layer and this underlying tissue layer, which provides support and nourishment.
What is the connective tissue layer.
The space between the parietal and visceral layers of serous membranes is referred to by this term.
What is the serous cavity or pleural cavity
The presence of these cells in the synovial membrane helps to break down debris and maintain joint health.
What are macrophages?
This condition involves inflammation of the meninges, often caused by an infection like a virus or bacteria, and can be life-threatening if not treated.
What is meningitis
Cells that make up epidermis
Keratinized squamous epithelial cells