What is the loose membranous sac that encloses the heart?
a. Endocardium
b. Mesothelium
c. Myocardium
d. Pericardium
ANS: D
The heart resides within a loose, membranous sac called the parietal pericardium.
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A) Medicare Part A services B) ?Medicare Part B services C) Medicaid day care programs D) ?Medicaid institutional services
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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