Which Structure Secretes a Slippery, Watery Fluid That Allows the Two

question 627

Multiple Choice

Which structure secretes a slippery, watery fluid that allows the two membranes of the sac around the heart to slide smoothly past one another?

• A)pericardium
• B)mediastinum
• C)endocardium
• D)myocardium

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