The innermost layer of the heart is called the
A) epicardium
B) endocardium
C) visceral pericardium
D) both a and c above

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The endocardium is the innermost layer of the heart that lines the chambers and valves. The epicardium is the outer layer and the visceral pericardium is the inner layer of the pericardium that surrounds the heart. Therefore, choice D is incorrect as it includes both the correct answer B and an incorrect statement about the visceral pericardium.

The Innermost Layer of the Heart Is Called the