What is the function of epithelial membranes?
a. Secretes mucus, lines ends of bones, and lines bursae
b. Lines ends of bones, secretes synovial fluid, and lines internal surfaces of organs
c. Covers the wall of lower digestive tract, secretes mucus, and lines lungs, peritoneum, and pericardium
d. Lines lungs, peritoneum, and pericardium, and secretes synovial fluid
ANS: C
The epithelial membrane secretes mucus, lines the lungs, peritoneum, and pericardium, and covers the wall of the lower digestive tract. The synovial membrane secretes synovial fluid to prevent friction between joints and the ends of bones, and lines the bursae found between moving body parts.
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