The Serous Membrane Covering the Stomach and Most of the Intestines

Question

The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is called the
A) pericardium.
B) peritoneum.
C) pleura.
D) mediastinum.
E) abdomen.

Accepted Answer

The serous membrane covering the stomach and most of the intestines is the peritoneum. The pericardium covers the heart, the pleura covers the lungs, and the mediastinum is the space between the lungs in the chest cavity. The abdomen is a general term for the area of the body below the diaphragm.