Lungs are situated in the __________?
Correct answer: D. Thoracic cavity
- A. Abdominal cavity
- B. Pericardial cavity
- C. Buccal cavity
- D. Thoracic cavity
Explanation
The lungs lie in the thoracic cavity, the chest cavity enclosed by the ribs and diaphragm. The pericardial cavity is specifically the space surrounding the heart, so students may choose it because the heart and lungs are both in the chest.
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