What is the function of the Pleura membrane?
Body Membranes of the Integumentary System

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The Pleura membrane surrounds and protects the lungs, providing a lubricated surface for lung movement during breathing.
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What does the Peritoneum membrane do?
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The Peritoneum membrane wraps around the digestive organs, providing protection and anchoring them in place within the abdominal cavity.
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Define 'membrane' in the context of body structures.
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A membrane is a sheet of tissue that protects a structure, covers a surface, or lines a cavity.
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What is a Serous Membrane?
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A Serous Membrane covers vital organs within the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities, reducing friction between organs.
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What is the role of the Mucous Membrane?
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The Mucous Membrane lines open cavities that are exposed to the outside world, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts.
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What are the two layers of the Pleura membrane?
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The Pleura consists of the visceral pleura (covering the lungs) and the parietal pleura (lining the thoracic cavity).
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What is the Cutaneous Membrane?
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The Cutaneous Membrane is the skin, which covers the body and protects underlying tissues.
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