Membrane surrounding the heart is

Peritoneum

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Visceral membrane

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Pericardium

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Pericardium
Heart is enclosed by a double-walled membrane covering known as pericardium. Pericardial fluid is present between the two walls which protects the heart from mechanical shocks.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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