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The pleural cavity is a part of which cavity?a. dorsal cavityb. thoracic cavityc. abdominal cavityd. pericardial cavity
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The pleural cavity is a space that exists between the two pleura (visceral and parietal) of the lungs. It contains a small amount of pleural fluid, which acts as a lubricant and allows the pleura to slide effortlessly against each other during respiratory Show more…
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