The serous membrane that covers the outer surface of a lung is called the ________.
A) visceral peritoneum
B) parietal pericardium
C) visceral pleura
D) parietal mesentery
E) None of the answers are correct.

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The serous membrane that covers the outer surface of a lung is called the visceral pleura. The visceral pleura is the inner most layer and covers the surface of the lung, while the parietal pleura lines the thoracic cavity.

The Serous Membrane That Covers the Outer Surface of a Lung