The parietal pleura would represent a serous membrane ________.
A) covering individual lungs
B) lining the thoracic cavity
C) covering the heart
D) lining the abdominal cavity
B) lining the thoracic cavity
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A. increase force arm B. decrease resistance arm C. both A & B D. none of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) movement of air into and out of the lungs. B) amount of air reaching the alveoli each minute. C) movement of dissolved gases from the alveoli to the blood. D) movement of dissolved gases from the blood to the alveoli. E) utilization of oxygen by alveolar cells to support metabolism.