The surface of the heart is formed by a membrane called the __________.
A) parietal peritoneum
B) visceral peritoneum
C) parietal pericardium
D) visceral pericardium
E) parietal pleura

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The surface of the heart is made up of the visceral pericardium, which is also known as the epicardium. The parietal pericardium is the outer layer of the pericardium, which is a sac that surrounds the heart. The other options (A, B, and E) refer to membranes that are not related to the heart.

The Surface of the Heart Is Formed by a Membrane