THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The heart layer that keeps blood from sticking to the inside of the heart made up of squamous epithelial cells
A
endocardium
B
pericardium
C
myocardium
D
epicardium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Epicardium (visceral pericardium)

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocardium has two layers. The inner layer lines the heart chambers and is made of endothelial cells. Superiorly, is the second layer: a subendocardial connective tissue which is continuous with the connective tissue of the myocardium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Endocardium. The endocardium can be compared to the tunica intima of blood vessels. It forms the luminal surface of the heart and is composed of simple squamous epithelium.

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