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Each tooth is surrounded by specialized mucous membrane known as the?
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gingiva (gums)
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What is the general function of mucous membrane?
The mucous membrane is epithelium. It lines the passageways and chambers that communicate with the exterior. The exterior is known as digestive, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary tracts.
What is the lamina propria?
The lamina propria is something which aidsthe moist linings of the body known as mucous membranes or mucosa, which line various tubes in the body.Such as:RespiratoryGastrointestinal
What is the flexible covering around a cell?
This is known as the cell membrane. Cell membranes are found in all cells. In plants, fungi and bacteria there is also a cell wall.
Muscous membrane and hair in nasal cavities?
The mucous membrane in the nasal cavities helps to trap particles such as dust, pollen, and bacteria, preventing them from entering the respiratory system. The hair in the nasal cavities, known as nasal hairs or cilia, also play a role in filtering and trapping these particles, further protecting the lungs from potential irritants and pathogens. Together, the mucous membrane and nasal hairs help to keep the nasal passages clean and protect the respiratory system.
Does nucleolus have own membrance?
The nucleus does have a protective membrane called the nuclear membrane,
What is the general function of mucous membrane?
The mucous membrane is epithelium. It lines the passageways and chambers that communicate with the exterior. The exterior is known as digestive, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary tracts.
All cells are surrounded by a flexible barrier known as the?
cell membrane
What are the symptoms of a yeast infection of the skin or mucous membrane?
A yeast (candidal) infection of the skin or a mucous membrane, such as the mouth, often produces a white cheesy material at the infection site. This type of infection, known as thrush.
What is the lamina propria?
The lamina propria is something which aidsthe moist linings of the body known as mucous membranes or mucosa, which line various tubes in the body.Such as:RespiratoryGastrointestinal
Another term for a mucous membrane is?
A mucous membrane is a layer of epithelial tissue which lines an area of the body which comes into contact with air. Mucous membranes are moist because of the presence of glands which secrete a thick fluid known as mucus, and they are important for a number of bodily functions. Mucous membranes line the urogenital tract, digestive tract, and respiratory tract, with one of the more well known mucous membranes being the lining of the interior of the nose. The moisture found in a mucous membrane acts to protect the body by creating a barrier and preventing the inside of the body from drying out. Mucus also traps pathogens, dirt, and particulate matter so that they can be sequestered and eliminated by the body. The nose is particularly famous for this, using mucus as a barrier between many harmful substances and the respiratory tract. Some sections of mucous membrane also have small hairs known as cilia which act as traps, and can move to push things across the surface of the membrane.
All cell surrounded by a flexible barrier known as the?
Cell Membraneorplasma membrane
What is the muscular canal lined with mucous membrane from cervix to vulva?
The muscular canal lined with mucus membrane which goes between the cervix to the vulva is the vaginal canal. This is also more commonly known as the vagina, through which a penis penetrates during sexual intercourse and a baby can pass through during childbirth.
What is the transparent membrane at the front of the eye?
Don't know what you mean by 'serious.' Do you mean 'serous' as in fluid-filled? The membrane that can cover over a frog/toad's eyes (and other amphibian, reptile, even mammal species) is known as a 'nictating' membrane. It is there to protect against fluid and debris from coming into contact with the corneal surface of those eyes.
Do viruses have cyoplasm?
Viruses do not have a cytoplasm. A virus particle is known as a virion. It consists of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protective coat made of protein known as a capsid. Some viruses are surrounded by an envelope which comes from the host cell membrane.
What is ankyglossia?
A congenital anomaly in which the mucous membrane under the tongue is too short limiting the mobility of the tongue. The mucous membrane is also called the frenulum. This is what was traditionally known as "tongue-tied" In its most severe presentation, it can interfere with eating and speaking, and surgery may be necessary, though most doctors are reluctant to "clip" the frenulum in milder cases.
What is the flexible covering around a cell?
This is known as the cell membrane. Cell membranes are found in all cells. In plants, fungi and bacteria there is also a cell wall.
Muscous membrane and hair in nasal cavities?
The mucous membrane in the nasal cavities helps to trap particles such as dust, pollen, and bacteria, preventing them from entering the respiratory system. The hair in the nasal cavities, known as nasal hairs or cilia, also play a role in filtering and trapping these particles, further protecting the lungs from potential irritants and pathogens. Together, the mucous membrane and nasal hairs help to keep the nasal passages clean and protect the respiratory system.
