The Membrane That Surrounds and Protects the Heart Is Called

question 9

Multiple Choice

The membrane that surrounds and protects the heart is called the

• A)pericardium.
• B)pleura.
• C)myocardium.
• D)mediastinum.
• E)endocardium.

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A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.