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The heart is wrapped and protected by the:

A) endocardium.
B) epicardium.
C) myocardium.
D) pericardium.

Pericardium

The double-layered sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels, providing protection and support to the heart.

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart's wall, part of the heart's protective covering and involved in the production of pericardial fluid.

Myocardium

The myocardium is the muscular tissue of the heart, responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body.

  • Determine the various sections and levels of the heart and understand their functions.
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Emonie ReviereJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The pericardium is a tough, fibrous sac that surrounds the heart and provides protection. It has two layers: the outer fibrous pericardium and the inner serous pericardium, which is subdivided into the parietal and visceral layers.