A thin layer of tissue that covers an organ or lines a cavity is a ________.

A) tendon
B) lamella
C) membrane
D) dendrite
E) mesentery

Membrane

A selective barrier that allows the passage of certain substances while preventing others, commonly found in cells and organelles.

Organ

A group of tissues in a living organism that have been adapted to perform a specific function, such as the heart or liver.

Cavity

An empty or hollow space within the body or one of its organs, often referring to areas like the abdominal cavity.