Epithelial membranes function is to:
a. Secrets mucous, line ends of bones and line bursae
b. Line ends of bones, secrete synovial fluid, line internal surfaces of organs
c. Cover the wall of lower digestive tract, secrets mucous and lines lungs, peritoneum and pericardium
d. Line lungs, peritoneum and pericardium and secrete synovial fluid
C
The epithelial membrane secretes mucus, lines the lungs, peritoneum, and pericardium and covers the wall of 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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