Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative from those given in brackets.
The protective covering of the lungs is called______(pericardium, pleura, renal fat)

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Pleural membrane.
Lungs are enclosed in the pleural cavity lined by a transparent pleural membrane.
The pleura consists of a closed sac of serous membrane which contains a small amount of serous fluid.

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Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative from those given in brackets.The protective covering of the lungs is called______(pericardium, pleura, renal fat)

Pleural membrane. Lungs are enclosed in the pleural cavity lined by a transparent pleural membrane. The pleura consists of a closed sac of serous membrane which contains a small amount of serous fluid.

Complete the following statement by choosing the correct alternative from those given in brackets.
The protective covering of the lungs is called______(pericardium, pleura, renal fat)

Pleural membrane.
Lungs are enclosed in the pleural cavity lined by a transparent pleural membrane.
The pleura consists of a closed sac of serous membrane which contains a small amount of serous fluid.