Mesothelium
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mesothelium-245-5104400
title:
Mesothelium
text:
The mesothelium is a membrane composed of simple squamous epithelial cells of mesodermal origin, which forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura, peritoneum and pericardium. Mesothelial tissue also surrounds the male testis and occasionally the spermatic cord. Mesothelium that covers the internal organs is called visceral mesothelium, while one that covers the surrounding body walls is called the parietal mesothelium. The mesothelium that secretes serous fluid as a main function is a
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description:
Membrane lining body cavities
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelium
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date modified:
2024-02-05T17:05:16Z
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