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Which term refers to a serous membrane that lines a body cavity, such as the pleura of the thoracic cavity?
  1. Avulsion layer
  2. Extraneous layer
  3. Parietal layer
  4. Visceral layer
Explanation
Answer: C - The term parietal layer refers to a serous membrane that lines a body cavity. Examples of parietal layers include the pleura lining the thoracic cavity and the peritoneum lining the abdominal cavity. The term visceral layer refers to a serous membrane that lines an organ.
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