The ________ Layer of a Serous Membrane is in Direct

Question

The ________ layer of a serous membrane is in direct contact with an organ.
A) mesothelium
B) visceral
C) parietal
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The visceral layer of a serous membrane is the layer that is in direct contact with an organ, while the parietal layer lines the body cavity. The mesothelium refers to the type of cells that make up the serous membrane, and is present in both the visceral and parietal layers.