The serous membrane that covers the exposed surfaces of enclosed organs such as the liver and stomach is called the
A) pleura.
B) peritoneum.
C) pericardium.
D) perichondrium.
E) periosteum.

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The peritoneum is the serous membrane that covers the exposed surfaces of enclosed organs in the abdominal cavity, including the liver and stomach. The pleura covers the lungs and the thoracic cavity, the pericardium covers the heart, and the perichondrium and periosteum cover cartilage and bone, respectively.

The Serous Membrane That Covers the Exposed Surfaces of Enclosed