Question 21 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A
The table contains information about membranes and some of their structural components. Information is missing as indicated by the letters X, Y, and Z.Structures Found in MembranesMembraneStructural componentsXepidermis, dermis serous membraneYZloose connective tissueWhich terms correctly complete the table?
Answer
A
X - synovial membrane; Y - dura matter, pia matter; Z - meninges
B
X - cutaneous membrane; Y - dura matter, pia matter; Z - synovial membrane
C
X - cutaneous membrane; Y - parietal layer, visceral layer; Z - synovial membrane
D
X - synovial membrane; Y -parietal layer, visceral layer; Z - meninges
Explanation
The cutaneous membrane is made of the epidermis and dermis, so X is cutaneous membrane. Serous membranes have parietal and visceral layers, which makes those the components represented by Y. Synovial membranes contain loose connective tissue, so Z is synovial membrane. These matches correspond to choice C.
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