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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Cardiovascular System

Question 27 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

What is the name of the cardiac layer that is the strongest?

Answer
A
myocardium
B
aorta
C
epicardium
D
endocardium

Explanation

The myocardium is the thick, muscular layer of the heart wall. Its strong cardiac muscle contracts to pump blood, so the myocardium is the strongest layer. The aorta is a blood vessel, while the epicardium and endocardium are the outer and inner heart-wall layers.

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