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General Knowledge · Q769

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 769

Q769

Lungs are covered by

A.
Pericardium
B.
Pleura
Answer
C.
Peritoneum
D.
Meninges

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The lungs are surrounded by two membranes, the pleurae. The outer pleura is attached to the chest wall and is known as the parietal pleura; the inner one is attached to the lung and other visceral tissues and is known as the visceral pleura.
So, the correct answer is option C.