Layers of the Heart Quiz

Which layer of the heart corresponds to the visceral pericardium?

• Myocardium

• Epicardium

• Endocardium

• Pericardium

What is the main function of the myocardium?

• Protecting the heart from infections

• Pumping blood out of the heart chambers

• Absorbing nutrients from the bloodstream

• Regulating blood pressure

Which layer of the heart wall is the thickest?

• Endocardium

• Myocardium

• Epicardium

• Pericardium

What type of tissue primarily makes up the endocardium?

• Connective tissue

• Cardiac muscle tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Nervous tissue

Which layer of the heart wall is directly involved in the contraction of the heart?

• Endocardium

• Myocardium

• Epicardium

• Pericardium

What is the primary role of the epicardium?

• Pumping blood

• Reducing friction

• Absorbing nutrients

• Regulating heart rate

Which layer of the heart wall lines the interior of the heart chambers?

• Endocardium

• Myocardium

• Epicardium

• Pericardium

What is the function of the pericardium?

• Pumping blood

• Protecting the heart

• Absorbing nutrients

• Regulating blood pressure

Which layer of the heart wall is continuous with the blood vessels?

• Endocardium

• Myocardium

• Epicardium

• Pericardium

What is the main component of the myocardium?

• Connective tissue

• Cardiac muscle tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Nervous tissue