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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 12 The Heart

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which statement is NOT true of the pericardial membranes?

A)The visceral pericardium is also called the epicardium.
B)Serous fluid prevents friction as the heart beats.
C)The parietal pericardium is lined with fibrous pericardium.
D)The fibrous pericardium is attached to the great vessels of the heart.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The heart is ____ to the lungs and ____ to the diaphragm.

A)medial/superior
B)lateral/superior
C)medial/inferior
D)lateral/inferior

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Within the chambers of the heart, clotting is prevented by the:

A)smooth endocardium
B)smooth epicardium
C)smooth myocardium
D)smooth pericardium

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