The Wet Membrane That Covers Cavities Open to the External

question 40

Multiple Choice

The wet membrane that covers cavities open to the external surface of the body is a

• A)superficial fascia.
• B)cutaneous membrane.
• C)sarcolemma.
• D)mucous membrane.
• E)synovial membrane.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood control, as well as the processing of emotions and memories.

Control

In experimental contexts, a standard condition against which results are compared, ensuring the experiment measures the effect of the independent variable.

Voltage-Gated

Referring to ion channels that open or close in response to changes in the electrical potential across a cell membrane.

Sodium Channels

Proteins located in cell membranes that facilitate the passage of sodium ions into and out of the cell, essential for processes such as nerve impulse transmission.