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Standard XII
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Exchange of Gases in Amoeba
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Name the membrane that covers lungs?
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Pleura membrane:
The pleura membrane consists of a visceral and parietal layer.
Pleura membrane is the layer that covers the lungs.
The visceral pleura covers the interlobar and lung fissures.
The parietal pleura lines the diaphragm, rib, and mediastinum.
Functions:
The function of the pleura is to allow optimal contraction and expansion of the lungs during breathing.
The pleural fluid acts as a lubricant.
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