The heart in toads is covered by a thin membrane called ___

Columne carni

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Pericardium

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Paracardium

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Sinus venosus

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The correct option is B
Pericardium

The heart lies in a special cavity known as a pericardial cavity within the thorax. It is triangular in shape and the upper portion is broad and the lower portion is narrow. It is covered by a thin membrane called pericardium.

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The heart in toads is covered by a thin membrane called ___

The correct option is B Pericardium The heart lies in a special cavity known as a pericardial cavity within the thorax. It is triangular in shape and the upper portion is broad and the lower portion is narrow. It is covered by a thin membrane called pericardium.

The correct option is B
Pericardium

The heart lies in a special cavity known as a pericardial cavity within the thorax. It is triangular in shape and the upper portion is broad and the lower portion is narrow. It is covered by a thin membrane called pericardium.