The heart is enclosed in a double-layered sac called ______.

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Pericardium:
It is a double layered sac that encloses the heart.
It provides mechanical support to the heart and large vessels.
It also helps in reducing friction between the heart and its surrounding.
Final answer: The heart is enclosed in a double-layered sac called pericardium.

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