The instructor is teaching a pre-nursing anatomy and physiology class. The class is studying the cardiovascular system. What does the instructor tell the class safeguards the heart from infectious microorganisms?
A) The inner layer of the endocardium
B) The outer layer or the epicardium
C) The serous epicardium
D) The parietal pericardium

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The parietal pericardium is part of the pericardium that surrounds the heart, providing a protective barrier against infection and physical damage. It is not directly in contact with the heart itself but forms an outer layer that helps to safeguard the heart from infectious microorganisms.

The Instructor Is Teaching a Pre-Nursing Anatomy and Physiology Class