What statement about the pleura is correct?
A) It is a muscle that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
B) It is a membrane in the lungs in which there is an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
C) It is cartilaginous rings that give support to the larynx.
D) It is one of the lobes of the right lung.
E) It is a membrane that covers the lung.

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The pleura is a thin, double-layered membrane that lines the surface of the lungs and the inside of the chest wall. It provides lubrication for the movement of the lungs during breathing and helps to maintain the shape and position of the lungs within the chest cavity. None of the other choices accurately describe the pleura.

What Statement About the Pleura Is Correct