Textbook Question
Mark the following statements about the plasma membrane as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
Membrane proteins often function as channels or carriers.
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2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components
Types of Membrane Proteins
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Which of the following are the three main types of body membranes in the integumentary system?
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Cutaneous, synovial, and serous membranes
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Mucous, synovial, and cutaneous membranes
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Synovial, mucous, and serous membranes
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Cutaneous, mucous, and serous membranes
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Understand that the integumentary system includes various types of membranes that cover and protect the body.
Identify the three main types of body membranes: cutaneous, mucous, and serous membranes.
Cutaneous membranes refer to the skin, which is the outermost protective layer of the body.
Mucous membranes line body cavities that open to the exterior, such as the respiratory and digestive tracts, and are involved in secretion and absorption.
Serous membranes line closed internal body cavities and produce serous fluid to reduce friction between organs.
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