Question

the layer of the pleural membrane that is attached to the surface of the lung is the
multiple choice
intrapleural fluid.
thoracic pleura.
pleural cavity.
parietal pleura.
visceral pleura.

Explanation:

The pleural membrane has two layers. The visceral pleura is the layer that directly covers the surface of the lungs. The parietal pleura lines the inner - wall of the thoracic cavity. The pleural cavity is the space between the two pleurae, and it contains intrapleural fluid. Thoracic pleura is not a correct term for the specific layer attached to the lung.

Answer:

E. visceral pleura