MCQ
Lungs are enclosed in
  • pleural membrane
  • B
    perichondrium
  • C
    peritoneum
  • D
    pericardium

Answer

Correct option: A.
pleural membrane
(A)pleural membrane
Explanation:
The lungs are covered in a membrane called pleural membrane. The outer covering is called parietal pleura and the inner covering is called visceral pleura.

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