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Lungs are covered by...

Lungs are covered by

A

Perichondrium

B

Pleural sac

C

Pericardium

D

Peristomium

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks what covers the lungs. We need to identify the correct anatomical structure from the given options. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Perichondrium**: This is the connective tissue that surrounds cartilage. It does not cover the lungs. - **Pleural Sac**: This refers to the double-layered membrane surrounding the lungs, consisting of the parietal pleura and visceral pleura. - **Pericardium**: This is the membrane that surrounds the heart, not the lungs. - **Periosteum**: This is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds bones, which is also not related to the lungs. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: The lungs are covered by the pleural sac, which consists of two layers: - **Parietal Pleura**: The outer layer that is attached to the chest wall. - **Visceral Pleura**: The inner layer that is attached to the lungs. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer to the question is **Pleural Sac** (Option B).
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    perichondrium
    B
    pericardium
    C
    pleural membrane
    D
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