HISTOLOGY
MUSCULAR TISSUE
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make new cells for organs
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line body cavities, covering the surface of organs in that cavity
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line organs
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secrete fluids onto the organs
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Detailed explanation-1: -Serous membranes are covered by a thin layer of serous fluid that is secreted by the epithelium. Serous fluid lubricates the membrane and reduces friction and abrasion when organs in the thoracic or abdominopelvic cavity move against each other or the cavity wall.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Serous Membrane Serous membranes line and enclose several body cavities, known as serous cavities, where they secrete a lubricating fluid to reduce friction from muscle movements.
Detailed explanation-3: -Serous membranes are membranes lining closed internal body cavities. The pleura, pericardium and peritoneum are serous membranes that line respectively the pleural, pericardial and peritoneal cavities.
Detailed explanation-4: -(SEER-us MEM-brayn) The outer lining of organs and body cavities of the abdomen and chest, including the stomach. Also called serosa.