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What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
- Generating heat in the body
- Transporting nutrients, oxygen, and blood cells in the body (correct)
- Aiding in digestion
- Producing hormones for the body
What is the function of the epicardium?
What is the function of the epicardium?
- Lining the heart chambers
- Tightly hugging the external surface of the heart (correct)
- Generating electrical impulses
- Contracting to pump blood
Where is the heart located in the body?
Where is the heart located in the body?
- In the pelvic cavity
- In the mediastinum, the middle cavity of the thorax (correct)
- In the cranial cavity
- In the abdominal cavity
What is the purpose of the endocardium?
What is the purpose of the endocardium?
How many layers make up the heart walls?
How many layers make up the heart walls?