Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Edition (Shier)

Chapter 16: Respiratory System

The Pleural Membranes

View the animation below, then complete the quiz to test your knowledge of the concept.



1.

The layer of the pleural membrane that is attached to the surface of the lung is the...
A)parietal pleura.
B)visceral pleura.
C)intrapleural fluid.
D)pleural cavity.
E)thoracic pleura.
2.

The outermost layer of the pleural membrane is the...
A)parietal pleura.
B)visceral pleura.
C)intrapleural fluid.
D)pleural cavity.
E)thoracic pleura.
3.

The fluid filled area between the pleural layers is the...
A)parietal pleura.
B)visceral pleura.
C)intrapleural fluid.
D)pleural cavity.
E)thoracic pleura.
4.

The pleural membranes function like a fluid filled balloon that completely surrounds the heart.
A)True
B)False
5.

The pleural membranes completely surround the each lung.
A)True
B)False
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