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The pericardium and the pericardial fluid help in

 

Option: 1

Protecting the heart from friction, shocks and keep it moist 

 


Option: 2

Pumping the blood

 


Option: 3

Receiving the blood from various parts of the body

 


Option: 4

None of the above

 


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The external structure of the heart

 
  • The human heart is externally covered by a double-walled membranous covering called pericardium. 
  • The pericardium is made up of an inner visceral and an outer parietal membrane separated by a narrow space, the pericardial cavity, filled with pericardial fluid.
  • The pericardial fluid acts as a shock absorber allowing free movements of the heart

Hence, the correct answer is option a.

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