What is the role of the pericardium?

Practice Questions

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What is the role of the pericardium?
  1. To provide electrical insulation
  2. To protect the heart and anchor it within the thorax
  3. To facilitate blood flow
  4. To produce heart sounds

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of the pericardium?
  • Step 1: Understand that the pericardium is a protective layer around the heart.
  • Step 2: Know that it has two layers, making it a double-walled sac.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the pericardium helps keep the heart in place within the chest (thorax).
  • Step 4: Remember that it also protects the heart from injury and infection.
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