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frankwu

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What is the name of the thin serous membrane that covers the inner layer of the thoracic wall?
 
  a. Cupula
  b. Mesothelioma
  c. Parietal pleura
  d. Visceral pleura

Question 2

Approximately how many alveoli are there in a 10-year-old's lung?
 
  a. 50 million
  b. 200 million
  c. 350 million
  d. 480 million



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The inner layer of the thoracic wall is lined with a serous membrane called the parietal pleura.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The human lung continues to develop alveoli for years until it reaches a stable stage where the total numbers have increased to approximately 480 million alveoli. All of the development is complete by 10 years of age.



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