Which of the following statements are true of serous membranes? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A)The parietal pleura lines the lungs.
B)Serous fluid permits diffusion of gases around the lungs.
C)The mesentery lines the abdominal organs.
D)The parietal pericardium lines the visceral pericardium.
E)Serous membranes are found in all open body cavities.
F)The thoracic counterpart of the peritoneum is the visceral pleura.
G)None are correct.

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None of the statements are correct. The parietal pleura lines the thoracic cavity, not the lungs. Serous fluid reduces friction, not for gas diffusion. The mesentery is not a serous membrane lining organs. The parietal pericardium lines the pericardial cavity, not the visceral pericardium. Serous membranes are in closed cavities, not open ones. The thoracic counterpart of the peritoneum is the pleura, but not specifically the visceral pleura.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of Serous Membranes