Which of These Statements About Serous Membranes Is True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about serous membranes is true?

• A) Serous membranes line cavities that open to the outside of the body.
• B) Visceral serous membranes are in contact with internal organs.
• C) Retroperitoneal organs are surrounded by both parietal and visceral serous membranes.
• D) Serous membranes surround the pleural and peritoneal cavities, but not the pericardial cavity.
• E) All of these are true.

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