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 ____
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