Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Organization of the Body: Serous Membranes

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Organization of the Body: Serous Membranes

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Multiple Choice

Which membrane lines the body cavities that are not open to the outside of the body?

Cutaneous membrane

Serous membrane

Mucous membrane

Synovial membrane

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Understand the function of each type of membrane: Cutaneous membranes cover the body surface, mucous membranes line body cavities open to the exterior, synovial membranes line joint cavities, and serous membranes line body cavities that are not open to the outside.

Identify the key characteristic of the body cavities in the question: they are not open to the outside of the body.

Recall that serous membranes are specialized to line closed body cavities and produce serous fluid to reduce friction between organs.

Differentiate between the membranes based on their location and function: Cutaneous membranes are external, mucous membranes are associated with openings, synovial membranes are found in joints, and serous membranes are internal and closed.

Conclude that the serous membrane is the correct type of membrane that lines body cavities not open to the outside, based on its function and location.