MEDICAL
HEART AND PERICARDIUM
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
Which is true about the pericardium?
|
|
it’s in the mediastinum
|
|
|
it has 2 layers
|
|
|
it attaches to the great vessels
|
|
|
all are correct
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The pericardium acts as mechanical protection for the heart and big vessels, and a lubrication to reduce friction between the heart and the surrounding structures. A very important role in all aspects of pericardial functions is played by mesothelial cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Heart is enclosed in a thin pericardium formed of a single pericardial membrane. The given statement is false. It can rewrite as the heart is enclosed in a thin pericardium formed of a double pericardial membrane. The heart is a muscular pumping organ.
There is 1 question to complete.