The wet membrane that covers cavities open to the external surface of the body is a
A)superficial fascia.
B)cutaneous membrane.
C)sarcolemma.
D)mucous membrane.
E)synovial membrane.

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The wet membrane that covers cavities open to the external surface of the body is called a mucous membrane, also known as a mucosa. Examples of mucous membranes include the lining of the nasal cavity, mouth, throat, and digestive and respiratory tracts. The other choices are not correct because superficial fascia is a layer of connective tissue under the skin, cutaneous membrane refers specifically to the skin, sarcolemma is the membrane surrounding muscle fibers, and synovial membrane lines joint cavities.

The Wet Membrane That Covers Cavities Open to the External