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What is the function of the pericardium in the heart?
What is the function of the pericardium in the heart?
- To act as a barrier to infections and prevent heart overexpansion (correct)
- To regulate the heartbeat
- To separate the myocardium from the blood
- To supply blood to the myocardium
What is the term for the dysfunctional myocardium?
What is the term for the dysfunctional myocardium?
- Cardiac failure
- Cardiomyopathy (correct)
- Pericarditis
- Endocarditis
Which structure separates the left ventricle from the ascending aorta?
Which structure separates the left ventricle from the ascending aorta?
- Aortic valve (correct)
- Pulmonary valve
- Mitral valve
- Tricuspid valve
What is the name of the layer of cells that separates the myocardium from the blood?
What is the name of the layer of cells that separates the myocardium from the blood?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the pericardium?
What is the term for the inflammation of the pericardium?
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What is the name of the vessels that supply blood to the myocardium?
What is the name of the vessels that supply blood to the myocardium?
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What is the name of the microvessels between the cardiac myocytes?
What is the name of the microvessels between the cardiac myocytes?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the inner layer of the heart?
What is the term for the inflammation of the inner layer of the heart?
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What is the name of the layer of cells that is adjacent to the pericardium?
What is the name of the layer of cells that is adjacent to the pericardium?
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What is the term for the insufficient cardiac function?
What is the term for the insufficient cardiac function?
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