Question

Pericardium of heart is composed of

• A. Yellow elastic tissue
• B. White fibrous tissue
• C. Areolar tissue
• D. Reticular tissue

Answer 1

The correct option is B White fibrous tissue

Pericardium of heart

• Pericardium of the heart can be defined as the membrane that covers or surrounds the heart.
• This layer is responsible for holding the heart in place.
• It is also responsible for providing protection to the heart against infections.

White fibrous tissue

• The white fibrous tissue is a type of dense connective tissue that is mainly made up of collagen fibres.
• They are highly elastic in nature and have high strength.
• Pericardium is made up of white fibrous tissue in the sheet form

Final answer

(2) White fibrous tissue