Subj : Re: Test To : apam From : fusion Date : Wed Mar 31 2021 09:32:45 On 31 Mar 2021, apam said the following... ap> Final test for tonight A mucous membrane or mucosa is a membrane that lines various cavities in the body and covers the surface of internal organs. It consists of one or more layers of epithelial cells overlying a layer of loose connective tissue. It is mostly of endodermal origin and is continuous with the skin at a plethora body openings such as the eyes, ears, inside the nose, inside the mouth, lip, [redacted], the urethral opening and the [also redacted]. Some mucous membranes secrete mucus, a think protective fluid. The function of the membrane is to stop pathogens and dirt from entering the body and to prevent bodily tissues from becoming dehydrated. --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A46 2020/08/26 (Windows/32) * Origin: cold fusion - cfbbs.net - grand rapids, mi (21:1/616) .