The double layered sac that surrounds the heart and protects and anchors it is called the
A) peritoneum.
B) perineum.
C) pericardium.
D) peristalsis.
E) periwinkle.

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The pericardium is a double layered sac that surrounds the heart, providing protection and anchoring it in place. The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity, the perineum is the area between the anus and the external genitalia, peristalsis is a wave-like muscle movement in the digestive tract, and periwinkle is a type of plant.

The Double Layered Sac That Surrounds the Heart and Protects