The membranes that line the tubes or cavities that have openings to the external environment are referred to as ________.
A. synovial membranes
B. mucous membranes
C. cutaneous membranes
D. serous membranes
Answer: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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