The Part of the Pleural Membrane That Covers the Lung

Question

The part of the pleural membrane that covers the lung is the ________.
A) visceral pleura
B) parietal pleura
C) serous membrane
D) pericardial membrane

Accepted Answer

The part of the pleural membrane that covers the lung is known as visceral pleura. Parietal pleura, on the other hand, lines the inside of the chest wall and diaphragm, while the serous membrane is a type of thin tissue that lines various internal organs and body cavities. Pericardial membrane is the serous membrane that lines the pericardium, which is the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the heart.