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CellMembrane
The class of cell membranes, internal and external.
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Parents CellPart part of a Cell
Children CellMembraneInternalThe class of cell membranes that are found inside the cell, i.e., ones that are not on the outermost surface.
 LipidBilayerThis is the class of lipid bilayers that surround cells and make up a substantial portion of a cell membrane.
 MucusMembraneA mucous membrane or mucosa is a membrane that lines various BodyCavities and covers the surface of internal Organs. It consists of one or more layers of epithelial cells overlying a layer of loose connective Tissue. It is mostly of endodermal origin and is continuous with the skin at body openings such as the Eyes, Ears, inside the &Nose, inside the Mouth, Lip, Vagina, the urethral opening and the Anus. Some mucous membranes secrete mucus, a thick protective fluid. The function of the membrane is to stop pathogens and dirt from entering the body and to prevent bodily Tissues from becoming dehydrated.[from Wikipedia]


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