Question

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? Mucous membranes line exits and entrances to the body. The cutaneous membrane is a dry membrane exposed to air. The cutaneous membrane is made of a simple columnar epithelium Serous membranes line body cavities and organs.

Answer 1

Answer:

The cutaneous membrane is made of a simple columnar epithelium

Explanation:

Cutaneous membrane is the membrane of the skin. This membrane protects the skin from the physical and chemical damage.

Cutaneous membrane is present on skin and exposed to the external environment. This membrane is made of stratified squamous epithelium and keratinized and consist of the underlying layer of dermis. Hence, the membrane is not made upof simple columnar epithelium tissue.

Thus, the correct answer is option (3).