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| Q. |
The membrane covering the lungs is a – |
| A. | pleura |
| B. | pericardium |
| C. | peritoneum |
| D. | mesothelium |
| Answer» A. pleura | |
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Explanation: In human anatomy, the pleural cavity is the potential space between the two pleura (visceral and parietal) of the lungs. The pleura is a membrane which folds back onto itself to form a two-layered, membrane structure. The thin space between the two pleural layers is known as the pleural cavity; it normally contains a small amount of pleural fluid. |
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