Mucus
Mucous membranes
The types of membranes lining cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body are mucous membranes. These membranes are found in areas such as the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts, and they secrete mucus to protect and lubricate the tissues.
believe it or not, mucous membranes secrete mucous. It helps protect the respiratory system (or whichever system the mucous membrane you're referring to is in).
The stomach lining is protected from the very strong acid of the stomach by a coat of mucus. It is secreted by mucous membranes.
These membranes are called mucous membranes or mucosa. They secrete mucus to protect the lining and provide lubrication for various body cavities that are exposed to external environments, such as the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems.
Mucous that protects the stomach lining is secreted by specialized cells called goblet cells. These cells are found throughout the stomach and are responsible for producing and releasing the mucous layer that helps to protect the stomach from the acidic environment and enzymes.
The lining of the mouth is an example of a mucous membrane. Mucous membranes line various cavities in the body and produce mucus to protect and lubricate the underlying tissues.
The name of the membrane surrounding the joints is called synovial membrane.
Mucous Membranes is wrong... it is actually Serous Membranes - because they line the sealed, internal subdivisions of the ventral body cavity - cavities that are not open to the exterior. Face! In responce to whoever wrote what is above the question asks what membrane composed of epithelial tissue line cavities that OPEN to the OUTSIDE. It is the mucous membranes for following reasons: body membranes are formed by epithelial tissue and have an underlying layer of connective tissue. mucous membranes produce mucous that lubricates organs, trap dirt and debris, and keeps cavities from drying out. Mucous membranes line cavities that open out to the exterior, such as the nose, mouth, respirtory tract and anus. Serous membranes can be found lining the body cavities that do NOT open to the exterior.
The lining of serous body cavities is formed by a membrane called the serosa, which consists of a layer of mesothelium (a type of simple squamous epithelium) and a supporting layer of connective tissue. This membrane produces serous fluid, which reduces friction between the organs and the cavity walls. Serous membranes are found in cavities such as the pleura (lungs), peritoneum (abdominal cavity), and pericardium (heart).
Pleura are examples of serous membranes, which are thin membranes that line body cavities not directly open to the outside of the body. They consist of two layers - parietal (lining the cavity walls) and visceral (covering the organs).
A synovial membrane is a specialized connective tissue that lines the cavities of synovial joints, producing synovial fluid to lubricate and nourish the joint. In contrast, epithelial membranes consist of epithelial tissue combined with connective tissue and serve as protective barriers, such as the mucous membranes lining the respiratory tract or the serous membranes around organs. While both types of membranes play protective roles, synovial membranes are specifically involved in joint function, whereas epithelial membranes serve broader functions, including absorption, secretion, and protection.