NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The cutaneous (ku-ta’ne-us) membrane is your skin. Its superficial epidermis is composed of a keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium. The underlying dermis is mostly dense (fibrous) con-nective tissue. Unlike the other epithelial mem-branes, the cutaneous membrane is exposed to air and is a dry membrane.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cutaneous membrane is a dry membrane exposed to air. The cutaneous membrane, a “dry” membrane exposed to air, consists of a keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium called the epidermis, and an underlying layer of connective tissue called the dermis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cutaneous – Outermost protective boundary, skin that is waterproof, stretchable, washable – exposed to air and is a dry membrane – superficial epidermis is composed of keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium and underlying dermis is mostly dense (fibrous) connective tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cutaneous membrane is the technical term for our skin. The skin’s primary role is to help protect the rest of the body’s tissues and organs from physical damage such as abrasions, chemical damage such as detergents, and biological damage from microorganisms.