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Serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity provides lubrication for the organs.
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What is acites?
Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Potential space containing serous fluid?
pericardial cavity
What is the space that is containing serous fluid to reduce friction during heartbeats?
Pericardial Cavity
What is the purpose of serous fluid?
To enable organs such as the heart and the stomach to slide across cavity walls and each other without friction.
What is the function of serous membranes?
Serous membranes line and enclose several body cavities where they secrete a lubricating fluid which reduces friction from muscle movement.Serous membranes are responsible for secreting serous fluids. Some organs that have serous membranes are the uterus, stomach, pericardium (the area that surrounds the heart), the pleural cavity (the area that surrounds the lungs) and the paritoneal cavity (the cavity that lines the abdominal organs). Without the secretions of the serous membranes, these areas would be dry....can you imagine your lungs sticking to your ribs as you breathe? That would not be good!Hope this helpsA RN in NJ
What is acites?
Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
What is an ascites?
An ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Where would you find most of the body fluid?
Peritoneal cavity
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as?
ascites
What is the medical term meaning abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity?
Ascites is accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity {abdomen}. Its known by several other names: Hydroperitoneum and believe it or not,...Peritoneal Cavity Fluid. The old-time name was Abdominal Dropsy. It can occur due to cancer, liver disease or other conditions.
Potential space containing serous fluid?
pericardial cavity
How peritoneal is formed?
peritoneal dialysis work on the same principle except abdomen has a peritoneal cavity, lined by a thin epithelium called as peritoneum. peritoneal cavity is filled with dialysis fluid that enters the body through a catheter. excess water and waste pass through the peritoneum into the dialysis fluid. this process is repeated several times in a day.
What type of epithelial tissue is serosa?
Tunica serosa is the outermost covering of the digestive tube.In most of the digestive tract (stomach and intestines) it consists of a thin layer of loose connective tissue covered by mesothelium (a type of squamous epithelium that lines body cavities); within the peritoneal cavity, this structure is also referred to as visceral peritoneum.
What is serous exudate?
Serous exudates is a exudate that resembles that of a serum. It can usually be seen in diseases like tuberculosis, and other diseases.
What is the space that is containing serous fluid to reduce friction during heartbeats?
Pericardial Cavity
Space containing serous fluid to reduce friction during heartbeats?
pericardial cavity
Where in the body do serous membranes occur?
Serous membranes line body cavities that do not open directly to the outside, and they cover the organs located in those cavities. Serous membranes are covered by a thin layer of serous fluid that is secreted by the epithelium. Serous fluid lubricates the membrane and reduces friction and abrasion when organs in the thoracic or abdominopelvic cavity move against each other or the cavity wall. Serous membranes have special names given according to their location. For example, the serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs is called pleura.
