The function of the secretions of a serous membrane, like the pleura, is to
a) separate the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
b) protect the central nervous system.
c) prevent infection.
d) reduce friction between neighboring organs.
e) carry nervous impulses.
Ans: d) reduce friction between neighboring organs.
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