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The serous fluid within the pericardial cavity works to:__.
a. eliminate blood pressure spikes.
b. equalize the pressure in the great vessels.
c. lubricate the membranes of the serous pericardium.
d. slow the heart rate.

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The serous fluid within the pericardial cavity works to lubricate the membranes of the serous pericardium.

The pericardial cavity

The pericardial cavity is a space that is enclosed by the two layers of serous pericardium around the heart.

The pericardium is a thin, two-layered, fluid-filled sac that covers the outer surface of the heart. it is divided into 2 namely:

  • fibrous pericardium and

  • serous pericardium.

The serous fluid which is also called pericardial fluid helps to decrease friction between the pericardial layers. This is because, they lubricate the membranes of the serous pericardium.

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