The serous membrane covering the surface of the lungs is called the:

 # The serous membrane covering the surface of the lungs is called the:

 A. Parietal pleura

 B. Mediastinum

 C. Visceral pleura

 D. Pericardium

The correct answer is C. Visceral pleura.

The visceral pleura is the serous membrane that directly covers the surface of the lungs, adhering closely to the lung tissue. The parietal pleura (A) lines the chest wall and diaphragm, not the lung surface. The mediastinum (B) is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, not a membrane. The pericardium (D) is the membrane surrounding the heart, not the lungs.