Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The pericardium consists of two layers, the parietal pericardium and the epicardium.
2. Atrial and ventricular systole occur at the same time.
3. Both semilunar valves are attached to the heart wall by chordae tendineae.
4. A damaged chordae tendineae could affect the functioning of the tricuspid valve.
5. The term angioplasty refers to the medical procedure in which a vein from another part of the body is used to direct blood flow around a blocked artery in the heart.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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