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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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. true b. false

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a. aorta b. arterioles c. capillaries d. venules e. veins

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