5 Questions
What is the function of the endocardium?
Regulates contractions and aids embryological development
What is the structure of the fibrous pericardium?
Outer fibrous layer made of thick, tough, dense irregular connective tissue
What is the composition of the serous pericardium?
Inner visceral layer made of mesothelial cells
What is the location and function of the myocardium?
Middle muscular layer enabling heart contractions
What characterizes cardiomyocytes?
(Single-nucleated, cardiac muscle)
Test your knowledge of the gross anatomy and key functional aspects of the heart, a vital muscular organ responsible for pumping and circulating blood throughout the body. This quiz covers the four chambers, four valves, and essential facts about the location and function of the heart.
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