The extensive connective tissue network, which encircles the bases of the pulmonary trunk and aorta and the valves of the heart, is called the ________ of the heart.
A) fibrous skeleton
B) endocardium
C) intercalated network
D) pericardium
E) pulmonary epicardium
Ans: A) fibrous skeleton
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a. true b. false
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