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It's basically a layer or layers of tissue covering most of the body's "canals" like the stomach, intestine, blood vessels, etc. Some serosa secrete mucus-like substances like in the case of the stomach and intestine which reduces friction when foods are passing in. However, some serosa ang muscular, meaning, they contract, most of the time, involuntarily. Some serosa are also epithelial in nature. These are usually found covering lining the outermost layer.
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Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
What is the function of the serous fluid?
excretion, digestion, respiration
What gland stimulates the pituitary function?
The pituitary gland!!
What gland is found in the membrane that lines body cavities?
The glands that are found in membranes that line internal body cavities are serous glands.
What is the function of the reproductive gland?
sex
Which of the salivary glands produces a secretion that is mainly serous?
Parotid Gland
Which salivary gland produces a serous secretion containing large amounts of salivary amylase?
Parotid Gland
A gland can be mucous or serous but not bothtrue or false?
Some salivary glands produce both mucous and serous secretions, and these are called "mixed" glands. -Pasqualino P.
What is the function of the serous fluid?
excretion, digestion, respiration
A major function of serous membranes is to decrease friction?
The answer is YES
What function of the thyroid gland?
A function of the thyroid gland is the regulates calcium in blood
What is the function of the thyriod gland?
The main function of the thyroid gland is to control cell metabolism.
What gland stimulates the pituitary function?
The pituitary gland!!
What is the function of serous tissue?
Serous tissues secrete a fluid that lubricates to minimize friction from muscle movement. There are many organs in our body that have serous tissues in it like the heart and the stomach, without the secreted fluid these tissues, these organs will be dry.
What gland is found in the membrane that lines body cavities?
The glands that are found in membranes that line internal body cavities are serous glands.
What is the function of the serous membranes of the body?
The function of the serous membrane is line the body cavities that do not open directly to the outsidelubrication
What is the function of the reproductive gland?
sex
