Question

Choose the correct alternative from the options given below.

• A. Perichondrium
• B. Pleural membrane
• C. Pericardium
• D. Peritoneum

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Pleural membrane

Pleural membrane

1. Pleural membrane is the outermost covering of the lungs.
2. The pleural membrane is thin, moist, slippery and has two layers.
3. The outer layer, called the parietal pleura, is attached to the inside of the rib cage and the diaphragm while the inner layer, called the visceral pleura, covers the lungs.
4. The space between these layers, called the pleural cavity, is fluid-filled, and thus, provides cushioning and lubrication to the lungs.