What part of the pleura is the outer layer of the flattened sac that surrounds each lung? A. Pleural lining B. Pleural cavity C. Visceral pleura D. Parietal pleura
Question
What part of the pleura is the outer layer of the flattened sac that surrounds each lung? A. Pleural lining B. Pleural cavity C. Visceral pleura D. Parietal pleura
Solution
The outer layer of the flattened sac that surrounds each lung is the Parietal pleura (D).
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