The type of membranes lining the cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body are ___
Mucous membranes
The reduction of friction between the parietal and visceral surfaces of an internal cavity is the function of ____
Serous membranes
The pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium are examples of ____
Serous membranes
The mucous membranes that are lined by the simple epithelia perform the functions of _____
Absorption and secretion
Which of the following membranes consist of epithelial tissue and loose connective tissue?
Mucous, serous, cutaneous, synovial
The visceral and parietal pleura are made of
Serous membranes