| 1. | It consists of two membranes : an inner serous membrane called the epicardium, and an outer fibrous membrane.
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| 2. | Serous membrane fluid collects on microvilli on the outer layer and acts as a lubricant and reduces friction from muscle movement.
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| 3. | The visceral layer will form the visceral layer of the serous membranes covering the lungs, heart, and abdominal organs.
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| 4. | The serous cavities are formed from the intraembryonic coelom and are basically an empty space within the body surrounded by serous membrane.
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| 5. | Therefore, each organ becomes surrounded by serous membrane-they " do not " lie within the serous cavity.
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| 6. | "' Pleuroperitoneal "'is a term denoting the pleural and peritoneal serous membranes or the cavities they line.
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| 7. | A serous membrane ( also referred to as a serosa ) is a thin membrane that covers the walls of abdominal cavities.
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| 8. | The intraembryonic coelom can now be seen as a cavity within the body which is covered with serous membrane derived from the splanchnopleure.
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| 9. | Another type of serous fluid is secreted by the serous membranes ( serosa ), two-layered membranes which line the body cavities.
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| 10. | The serous membranes have two layers; " parietal " and " visceral ", surrounding a fluid filled space.
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