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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Animal Respiration and Circulation Objective Question
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What is the primary role of the myocardium in the ventricles?
Options
A To act as a protective outer covering
B To secrete antibodies into the blood
C To provide the muscular force for contraction
Correct Answer
D To prevent backflow of blood between chambers
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The myocardium is the muscular tissue of the heart, which is very thick in the ventricles to pump blood.

Hint

'Myo-' refers to muscle.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Animal Respiration and Circulation
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 151 of 802
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