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Identify and State the Historical Significance of Giovanni Caboto (John

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Identify and state the historical significance of Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot).


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Mucous Membranes

Tissue linings that secrete mucus, serving as a protective barrier in various organs and cavities within the body.

Synovial Membranes

Membranes lining the joint cavities, producing synovial fluid to lubricate and nourish the joints.

Negative Pleural Pressure

The subatmospheric pressure in the pleural cavity that helps keep the lungs inflated.

Surfactant

A substance that tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved, significant in the lungs for preventing alveolar collapse.

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