Each lung is surrounded by a membrane called the:
A) diaphragm.
B) esophagus.
C) pleura.
D) trachea.

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The pleura is a membrane that surrounds each lung and protects it by secreting a small amount of fluid to reduce friction between the lung and the chest cavity. The diaphragm is a muscle that helps with breathing by contracting and relaxing, while the esophagus is a tube that helps move food from the mouth to the stomach, and the trachea is a tube that connects the throat to the lungs.

Each Lung Is Surrounded by a Membrane Called The