Mesoderm lining the coelom forms mesothelium. Separation of Peritoneal and Pleural Cavities: In the adult, peritoneal and pleural cavities are separated by the diaphragm. The diaphragm isformed by a septum transversum, paired pleuroperitoneal folds, and somatic mesoderm.
MYTH: AIDS is not caused by HIV. DEBUNKING: This is the biggie, of course. As long ago as 1983, researchers first isolated HIV from people with AIDS. By 1985, they had developed a test showing that the overwhelming majority of people with AIDS have antibodies to HIV in their blood.
HIV and AIDS. 1  AIDS is an immune deficiency condition caused by infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 2  Epidemiology HIV can occur in any population. increased prevalence in hemophiliacs, IV drug abusers, and homosexual men. 3  Pathophysiology the CD4 cells (T-helper cells) are affected.