What is the purpose of pleural fluid between the two lungs?

What is the purpose of pleural fluid between the two lungs?
  1. To increase friction on the lung-surface
  2. To reduce friction on the lung-surface
  3. To store oxygen
  4. To store carbon dioxide

Solution

Pleural fluid between the two lungs reduces friction on the lung-surface.

Asked in: NCERT

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