The Serous Membrane That Lines the Thoracic Cavity Is the ________

question 7

Multiple Choice

The serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity is the ________.

• A) parietal pleura
• B) visceral pleura
• C) parietal peritoneum
• D) parietal pericardium
• E) visceral pericardium

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