The endothelium lining of the heart chambers and valves is called the:
a. endocardium c. myocardium
b. epicardium d. pericardium
A
The endocardium is made of endothelium cells that line the inside of the heart and valves and is continuous with the endothelial lining of the vessels of the circulatory system.
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