The connective tissues of the heart are important for all of the following reasons except
A) they help distribute the forces of contraction.
B) they prevent overexpansion of the heart.
C) they provide support for blood vessels and nerves.
D) they produce the pericardial fluid.
E) they provide elasticity to help the heart return to its original shape after contraction.

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Connective tissues do not produce pericardial fluid. This fluid is produced by the serous membrane that surrounds the heart, called the pericardium.

The Connective Tissues of the Heart Are Important for All