Which of the following is a function of the heart skeleton?

A. Supplies support and reinforcement for the valves
B. Provides a rigid site for cardiac muscle attachment
C. Provides electrical insulation between the atria and ventricles
D. All of the choices are functions of the heart skeleton.


Answer: D

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