(All the above ) Intake of nutrients and excretion of waste - from the digestive system (including their body cavities) is important to the survival of the individual and the species. Other body cavities developed to house functional organs, such as the heart and lungs,, etc.
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it allowed for the development of more complex organ systems and facilitated greater specialization of tissues and organs. Body cavities also provide protection and support for internal organs, as well as allowing for increased efficiency of physiological processes by separating different organ systems.
Body cavities are related to medical specialties because each body cavity has a different function.
The mucus membrane is important because it lines various cavities in the body, including the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems, providing protection against pathogens and irritants. It also helps lubricate and moisten these cavities to aid in their proper functioning.
Epithelial tissue lines bodily cavities/surfaces.
The glands that are found in membranes that line internal body cavities are serous glands.
Epithelial tissue covers the surfaces and cavities of organs.