The most superficial wall of the pleural cavity is lined by the ________, whereas the outer surface of the lungs is covered by the ________.

A. parietal pleura; visceral pleura
B. mesothelium; endothelium
C. visceral peritoneum; parietal peritoneum
D. visceral pleura; parietal pleura
E. parietal pericardium; visceral pericardium


Answer: A

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