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frankwu

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on: Jul 16, 2018
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


eliasc0401

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
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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