The Only Dry Membrane is the ________

Question

The only dry membrane is the ________.
A) synovial membrane
B) cutaneous membrane
C) mucous membrane
D) serous membrane
E) basement membrane

Accepted Answer

The cutaneous (skin) membrane is considered dry because it is exposed to air and therefore lacks the secretion of fluids found in other types of membranes (such as mucous or serous membranes).