Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Heart Is False

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the heart is false?

• A) It is an organ.
• B) It contains endothelium.
• C) It contains nerves.
• D) It is an organ system.
• E) It contains smooth muscle.

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