Serous fluid
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In
mucous and serous cells. A common trait of serous fluids is their role in assisting digestion, excretion, and respiration
.
In medical fields, especially
serous carcinoma. Cytopathology evaluation is recommended to evaluate the causes of effusions in these cavities.[1]
Examples
salivary glands of von Ebner present on the tongue secrete the lipase. The parotid gland produces purely serous saliva. The other major salivary glands
produce mixed (serous and mucus) saliva.
Another type of serous fluid is secreted by the
lungs, with the pleural cavity
.
pericardial cavity
. The pericardium consists of two layers, an outer fibrous layer and the inner serous layer. This serous layer has two membranes which enclose the pericardial cavity into which is secreted the pericardial fluid.
exogenous substances, such as drugs and microorganisms
.
See also
References
- ISBN 978-1-4160-0145-4.