The membrane covering the lungs is a________?
Correct answer: A. Pleura
- A. Pleura
- B. Pericardium
- C. Peritoneum
- D. Mesothelium
Explanation
The lungs are enclosed by a double-layered membrane called the pleura, with pleural fluid between its layers to reduce friction during breathing. Students may choose pericardium because it is also a protective membrane, but the pericardium surrounds the heart, not the lungs.
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