1. Two membranes called pleurae cover the lungs . The outer layer of the pleurae is called the parietal pleura and the inner one is called the visceral pleura.
2. The pericardium covers the heart.
3. The peritoneum covers the other organs of the body. The peritoneum consists of two layers. The outer layer is called the parietal peritoneum and the inner layer is called the visceral peritoneum.
2006-08-17 15:32:10
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answered by prez33rd 4
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What are the serous membranes covering 1)the lungs,2) heart, and 3)the other organs of the abdomen?
2015-08-18 14:12:32
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answered by Jeanlou 1
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1. "Serous Membranes Serous membranes line body cavities that do not open directly to the outside, and they cover the organs located in those cavities. Serous membranes are covered by a thin layer of serous fluid that is secreted by the epithelium. Serous fluid lubricates the membrane and reduces friction and abrasion when organs in the thoracic or abdominopelvic cavity move against each other or the cavity wall. Serous membranes have special names given according to their location. For example, the serous membrane that lines the thoracic cavity and covers the lungs is called pleura."
2016-04-03 02:08:10
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answered by Anonymous
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For the lungs, the pleura. For the heart, the pericardium. And for the abdomen, the peritoneum.
2006-08-17 15:25:32
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answered by rosieC 7
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the outer is viceral pleura and the inner is parietal pleura
2014-09-13 00:29:59
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answered by Ashley Godinez 1
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