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Give appropriate biological/technical terms for the following.
The membrane that encloses the lungs.

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The pleural membranes are the two layers of serous membrane which encloses and protects the lungs. It plays a major role in lubrication and the reduction of friction between the body parts.

The outer layer is called the Parietal Pleura and the inner layer is called theVisceral Pleura.


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