MEDICAL
HEART AND PERICARDIUM
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Question
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What type of tissue does the epicardium consist of?
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Loose Connective
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Dense Connective
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Nervous
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Simple Squamous
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The epicardium constitutes the visceral pericardium, underlying fibro-elastic connective tissue, and adipose tissue.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tunica Intima (Endocardium) The endocardium lines the atria and ventricles and covers the heart valves. As well as the endothelium and underlying basement membrane, there is a small layer of loose connective tissue and some adipose tissue.
Detailed explanation-3: -The epicardium consists of an epithelial monolayer located on the outermost surface of the heart, serving as a boundary between the underlying myocardium and the pericardial cavity.
Detailed explanation-4: -The fibrous layer of the pericardium is a dense irregular connective tissue sac.
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