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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Pleura MCQ

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PleuraMediumQuestion 9239

Question

The membrane directly covering the lungs is the:

  1. A
    Visceral pleura
    Correct
  2. B
    Parietal pleura
  3. C
    Peritoneum
  4. D
    Pericardium

Correct answer

Visceral pleura

Explanation

The visceral pleura adheres to the lungs, whereas the parietal pleura lines the thoracic cavity.

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