The Skin is an Example of a _____ Membrane

Question

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

Accepted Answer

The skin is also known as the cutaneous membrane, which is the outermost protective layer of the body. Mucous membranes line body cavities that open to the exterior (such as the respiratory and digestive tracts), serous membranes line internal body cavities (such as the pleural and peritoneal cavities), and synovial membranes line the cavities of joints.