The Function of the Pericardial Fluid Is to

question 173

Multiple Choice

The function of the pericardial fluid is to

• A) provide oxygen to the heart.
• B) reduce friction between the heart and the pericardium.
• C) provide fuel to the heart.
• D) remove waste products from the heart.
• E) store calcium for the heart.

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Definitions:

Fibrous

Composed of or characterized by fibres, especially in the context of connective tissues.

Elastic

A property of materials that can return to their original shape after being stretched or compressed.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which two bones are joined together by a ligament or a membrane, allowing for minimal movement, such as the distal tibiofibular joint.

Osseous Union

The process by which the ends of broken bones heal and fuse together through the formation of new bone tissue.