All lining and covering membranes consist of
A) an epithelium only.
B) a serosa.
C) an epithelium, a connective tissue, and smooth muscle.
D) epithelium and connective tissue.

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Lining and covering membranes consist of both epithelium and connective tissue, which work together to protect and cover body surfaces and organs. Smooth muscle is not always present and a serosa is a specific type of lining membrane found in certain organs, not a general characteristic of all lining and covering membranes.

All Lining and Covering Membranes Consist of