Match the following:
-Type of membrane adapted for absorption or secretion

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Mucous membranes are adapted for absorption and secretion, as they line the surfaces of the body that come into contact with the external environment, such as the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts.

Answer: D
 Serous membranes are also adapted for absorption and secretion, as they line the internal cavities of the body (such as the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities) and secrete lubricating fluid to reduce friction between organs and surfaces.

B and C are not adapted for absorption or secretion. Synovial membrane lines joints to secrete synovial fluid, while cutaneous membrane is the skin.

Match the Following: -Type of Membrane Adapted for Absorption or Secretion