Which of the Following Would Be an Inflammation of the Serous

Question

Which of the following would be an inflammation of the serous membrane?
A)Pleurisy
B)Peritonitis
C)Pericarditis
D)All of these are serous membrane inflammations

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are inflammations of a specific type of serous membrane. Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura (serous membrane surrounding the lungs), peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum (serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity), and pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium (serous membrane surrounding the heart).