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What is the serous membrane that is the external layer of a GI tract organ?
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Because internal organs are called viscera, the portion of the serous membrane that attached to an organ is called the visceral layer.
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Which term is used to describe a serous membrane that is against an organ?
Viserim
What single-celled layer of the epithelium forms the lining of serous membranes?
The serous membrane is composed of 2 thin linings. The inter lining, which directly covers the organ, is called the visceral membrane. Over the visceral is the parietal membrane. In between the two is a cushioning fluid. The serous membrane resembles a balloon (visceral) inside another balloon (parietal) with fluid between them.
Where is the parietal peritoneum?
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or the coelom-it covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic)organs ...
How can a mucous membrane be identified?
By presence of mucus , presence of a layer in a tubular organ leading toward out side via an opening .
What organ can the cell membrane best be compared?
The cell membrane can best be compared to the skin of an organism. Just like skin, the cell membrane acts as a protective barrier, regulates the exchange of substances in and out of the cell, and helps maintain homeostasis by selectively allowing certain molecules to enter or exit the cell.
What is serous membrane associated with the lungs?
The outer layer of a serous membrane is called the parietal layer and is always attached to the surrounding tissues. The inner layer is called the visceral layer and is firmly attached to the organ it covers
Which term is used to describe a serous membrane that is against an organ?
Viserim
Has parietal and visceral layers?
Parietal membrane is the lining of a body cavity. Visceral membrane is the covering of each organ in a body cavity.
What single-celled layer of the epithelium forms the lining of serous membranes?
The serous membrane is composed of 2 thin linings. The inter lining, which directly covers the organ, is called the visceral membrane. Over the visceral is the parietal membrane. In between the two is a cushioning fluid. The serous membrane resembles a balloon (visceral) inside another balloon (parietal) with fluid between them.
What is the role of the serous membranes covering some organs?
to prevent friction between the organ and body cavity wall
What organ contains areolar tissue?
Areolar tissue is widespread. it is found in the skin, glands, in the organs of the respiratory and digestive systems, and in the serous membrane that surrounds the lungs and intestines.
Is cutaneous is a membrane?
This is also called the skin. It is the largest organ of the body and acts as a protective layer.
What thin layer of tissue that covers a surface lines a cavity or divides a space or organ?
membrane
Where is the parietal peritoneum?
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or the coelom-it covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic)organs ...
Is the tongue an internal or external organ?
external organ
How can a mucous membrane be identified?
By presence of mucus , presence of a layer in a tubular organ leading toward out side via an opening .
What is an external organ?
external organization
