MEDICAL
HEART AND PERICARDIUM
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Question
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The outer layer of the heart is called
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myocardium
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endocardium
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epicardium
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What is the epicardium? The epicardium refers to the outermost protective layer of the heart. The epicardium is composed of mesothelium, a cell type that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body as well as fat and connective tissue.
Detailed explanation-2: -The walls of the heart are composed of three layers: Epicardium-the outer layer. Myocardium-the middle, muscular layer. Endocardium-the inner layer.
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