Fill in the blanks: 1.  The heart is located in the thoracic cavity and is surrounded by serous membranes called parietal and visceral _______________(membrane).  This is called the ________________ sac, which is a true caity containing fluid surrounding the heart. 2.  The lungs are located in the thoracic cavity which is surrounded by serous membranes called parietal and visceral___________(membrane).  The very thin space in between the two; it's only a slight space, enough for the thin serous fluid, which reduces______________. 3.  The brain is located in the ____________ cavity, while the spinal cord is located in the _______________.  They are both lined by serous membranes called ______________________.

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1.  The heart is located in the thoracic cavity and is surrounded by serous membranes called parietal and visceral _______________(membrane).  This is called the ________________ sac, which is a true caity containing fluid surrounding the heart.

2.  The lungs are located in the thoracic cavity which is surrounded by serous membranes called parietal and visceral___________(membrane).  The very thin space in between the two; it's only a slight space, enough for the thin serous fluid, which reduces______________.

3.  The brain is located in the ____________ cavity, while the spinal cord is located in the _______________.  They are both lined by serous membranes called ______________________.

 

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