The ________, a Type of Serous Membrane, Covers the Lungs

Question

The ________, a type of serous membrane, covers the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity.
A) peritoneum
B) pleura
C) parenchyma
D) pericardium
E) periosteum

Accepted Answer

The pleura is a serous membrane that covers the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity. The peritoneum covers the abdominal organs, the pericardium covers the heart, and the periosteum covers bone surfaces. Parenchyma refers to the functional tissue of an organ.