Which of the Following Is Not True of the Pleura

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the pleura?

• A)Surfactant in the pleural cavity prevents the parietal and visceral pleurae from sticking together.
• B)The parietal pleura covers the inner surface of the thoracic wall and the superior surface of the diaphragm.
• C)The pleural cavity contains serous fluid, which is a lubricant for the movements associated with breathing.
• D)The visceral pleura covers the outer surface of each lung.
• E)All of these are true of the pleura.

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Definitions:

Pearson Correlation

A value ranging from +1 to -1 that indicates the degree of linear relationship between two variables, X and Y.

Degrees Of Freedom

Represents the number of independent values or quantities which can vary in the analysis without violating any constraints.

Correlated

Describes the relationship between two variables where changes in one variable are associated with changes in another.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that suggests there is no statistical significance in a set of given observations, implying no effect or relationship.