The layer of the serous membrane that is directly attached to the internal organ is the ________
A) peritoneum
B) parietal layer
C) pericardium
D) visceral layer
D
Explanation:
A) The peritoneum is a serous membrane that is found in the abdominal cavity.
B) The parietal layer is the outermost layer of a serous membrane.
C) The pericardium is a serous membrane that surrounds the heart.
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