NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: BREATHING AND EXCHANGE OF GASES

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Identify the component of respiratory system which displays the features given below and choose the correct option
I. Double layered
II. Fluid contained in it reduces the friction on the lung surface
III. Its outer layer is in contact with thoracic wall
IV. Its inner layer is in contact with lungs

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Correct option: D

Pleura

Option D (Pleura) is correct because the pleura is a double-layered membrane with fluid that reduces friction and has layers in contact with the thoracic wall and lungs.

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