Which of the Following Describes the Major Function of Serous

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the major function of serous membranes

• A)Each consists of a mesothelium supported by dense connective tissue.
• B)They line body cavities that communicate with the exterior.
• C)They are loosely attached to the body wall and to the organs they cover.
• D)Their parietal and visceral portions never touch.
• E)Tiny amounts of transudate on their opposing surfaces reduce friction.

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Definitions:

Double-blind Procedure

An experimental procedure in which neither the subjects of the experiment nor the persons administering the experiment know the critical aspects of the experiment, thus ensuring that neither the expectations of the subjects nor those of the experimenters influence the results.

Representative Sample

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Representative Sample

A portion of a population that reliably mirrors the attributes of the entire group.

Dependent Variable

The variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment, which is affected by the manipulation of the independent variable.