The mesentery is

A) a double-layered serous membrane that anchors some of the abdominal organs to the body wall.
B) the serous membrane that covers the lungs.
C) the serous membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
D) the space located between the visceral and parietal pleura.
E) the membrane that lines the pericardial sac.

Mesentery

A double layer of peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen, providing support and containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.

Serous Membrane

A thin membrane that lines certain internal cavities, producing serous fluid to reduce friction between internal organs.

Abdominal Organs

The organs within the abdominal cavity, including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestines, and kidneys.