The heart is enclosed in:
Correct answer: D. Pericardium
- A. Perimysium
- B. Peritoneum
- C. Pleural membrane
- D. Pericardium
Explanation
The pericardium is a thin sac that surrounds the heart. It protects and lubricates the heart to reduce friction when it pumps. The pleural membrane surrounds the lungs, the peritoneum lines the abdominal cavity and surrounds intraperitoneal organs and the perimysium surrounds the bundle of muscle fibers.
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