The pleurae are vital to the integrity of the lungs because ________.
A) they contain cilia that protect the lungs
B) they control the volume of the lungs
C) they maintain the proper temperature of the lungs during sleep
D) they produce a lubricating serous secretion, allowing the lungs to glide over the thorax wall during breathing
Answer: D) they produce a lubricating serous secretion, allowing the lungs to glide over the thorax wall during breathing
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