The peritoneum is an example of a _____ membrane.
A) cutaneous
B) serous
C) mucous
D) cuboidal

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The peritoneum is a serous membrane, which lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs. Serous membranes are thin, double-layered membranes that secrete a lubricating fluid to reduce friction between organs and body cavities. Cutaneous membranes are the skin, mucous membranes line body cavities that open to the exterior (such as the respiratory tract or digestive tract), and cuboidal membranes do not exist.

The Peritoneum Is an Example of a _____ Membrane