HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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pleural
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pericardial
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peritoneal
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A pleura is a serous membrane that folds back on itself to form a two-layered membranous pleural sac. The outer layer is called the parietal pleura and attaches to the chest wall. The inner layer is called the visceral pleura and covers the lungs, blood vessels, nerves, and bronchi.
Detailed explanation-2: -The outer lining of organs and body cavities of the abdomen and chest, including the stomach. Also called serosa.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are four serous membranes (pericardium, pleura, peritoneum, vaginal process). Beside their. names they differ in:
Detailed explanation-4: -Pleura – Surrounding the lungs in the pleural cavity. Pericardium – surrounding the heart and blood vessels in the pericardial cavity. Peritoneum – surrounding the abdominal cavity.