Which of the following is not true of the pleura?
A) An inflammation of the pleura is called a pneumothorax.
B) The visceral pleura covers the lungs.
C) The parietal pleura covers chest wall.
D) All of the above are true of the pleura.

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An inflammation of the pleura is not called a pneumothorax. Pneumothorax is a condition where air gets into the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse. Inflammation of the pleura is called pleurisy or pleuritis.

Which of the Following Is Not True of the Pleura