The pleural cavities

A. lie between the visceral and parietal pleura.
B. are filled with pleural fluid.
C. are found within the mediastinum.
D. are lined with mucous membrane.
E. both lie between the visceral and parietal pleura and are filled with pleural fluid.


Ans: E. both lie between the visceral and parietal pleura and are filled with pleural fluid.

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