The Layer of the Heart Wall That Is Continuous with the Valves

question 5

Multiple Choice

The layer of the heart wall that is continuous with the valves and blood vessels is the

• A) epicardium
• B) myocardium
• C) endocardium
• D) visceral epicardium

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