Multiple Choice
Which statement does not accurately describe the pericardium?
A) The pericardium is a double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heart.
B) It is made up of connective tissue and a surface layer of squamous cells.
C) The pericardium protects the heart against infection and inflammation from the lungs and pleural space.
D) It contains pain and mechanoreceptors that can elicit reflex changes in blood pressure and heart rate.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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