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Serous Membrane Flashcards

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Serous Membrane/ Serosa

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has two layers

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What are the layers of the serous membrane

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Parietal Layer
Visceral Layer

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Parietal Layer

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lines the body wall

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Visceral Layer

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lines the outside of the organs

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Serous cavity

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potential space between the layers of serposa

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Serous Fluid

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fluid secreted by cells of serosa; serving as a lubricant to decrease friction

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Types of Serosa

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Pleura
Pericardium
Peritoneum

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Pleura

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serosa around lungs

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Pericardium

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serosa around heart

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Peritoneum

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serosa around viscera of the abdominopelvic cavity

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