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Serosa is a serous membrane that secretes serous fluid, adventitia does not.

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3 Briefly explain the difference between an adventitia and a serosa?

Serosa is a serous membrane that secretes serous fluid, adventitia does not


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Briefly explain the difference between an adventitia and a serosa?

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What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the abdominal serosa?

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