The Pericardial Cavity Contains Which of the Following

Question

The pericardial cavity contains which of the following?
A) heart
B) liver
C) intestines
D) brain
E) both the heart and the liver

Accepted Answer

The pericardial cavity is the cavity that surrounds and contains the heart. Therefore, the answer is choice A, the heart. The liver, intestines, and brain are located in other cavities within the body.