MEDICAL
HEART AND PERICARDIUM
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Question
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The inner layer of the heart is called
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myocardium
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endocardium
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart and lines the chambers and extends over projecting structures such as the valves, chordae tendineae, and papillary muscles.
Detailed explanation-2: -The endocardium consists of a single layer of endothelial cells lining the chambers of the heart. Occasionally, small amounts of smooth muscle can also be in the endocardium. Compared to the right atrium, the left atrium has a thicker endocardium because of high pressure from the pulmonary veins.
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