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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Question:

Choose the INCORRECT statement regarding to the human lungs:

Options:

The branching network of bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli comprise the lungs.

Synovial fluid reduces friction on the lung-surface.

We have two lungs which are covered by a double layered pleura.

The outer pleural membrane is in close contact with the thoracic lining whereas the inner pleural membrane is in contact with the lung surface.

Correct Answer:

Synovial fluid reduces friction on the lung-surface.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Synovial fluid reduces friction on the lung-surface.

The branching network of bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli comprise the lungs. We have two lungs which are covered by a double layered pleura, with pleural fluid between them. It reduces friction on the lung-surface. The outer pleural membrane is in close contact with the thoracic lining whereas the inner pleural membrane is in contact with the lung surface.

Synovial fluid is a thick fluid located between the joints.