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Which of the Following Is Often Called the Body's Thermostat

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Which of the following is often called the body's thermostat?


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Serous Membrane

A thin layer of tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, producing a serous fluid that reduces friction from muscle movements.

Visceral Pleura

The delicate serous membrane that covers the surface of each lung and dips into the fissures between the lobes.

Serous Membrane

A thin membrane that covers internal body cavities and secretes a fluid that reduces friction from muscle movement.

Lungs

Paired respiratory organs situated within the chest, responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and air.

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