The Serous Membrane Surrounding the Lungs is Called the ________

Question

The serous membrane surrounding the lungs is called the ________.
A) pleura
B) meninges
C) peritoneum
D) pericardium

Accepted Answer

The serous membrane that surrounds the lungs is called the pleura. The meninges are the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord, the peritoneum surrounds the organs in the abdominal cavity, and the pericardium surrounds the heart.