An Acute or Chronic Inflammation of the Saclike Membrane That

Question

An acute or chronic inflammation of the saclike membrane that surrounds the heart is called:
A) Pericarditis.
B) Endocarditis.
C) Myocarditis.
D) Neuritis.

Accepted Answer

Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium, the saclike membrane that surrounds the heart. Endocarditis is the inflammation of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. Myocarditis is the inflammation of the myocardium, the muscular tissue of the heart. Neuritis is the inflammation of one or more nerves.