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Standard XII
Biology
Tidal Volume
The covering ...
Question
The covering of the lung is called.
A
Pericardium
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Perichondrium
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C
Pleural membrane/pleura
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D
Peritoneum
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Solution
The correct option is
B
Pleural membrane/pleura
Each lung is enclosed by two membranes known as pleura or pleural membranes.
The outer membrane is in contact with the thoracic cavity whereas inner membrane is in close contact with lung surface. Hence, Option C is correct.
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