The pericardium and the pericardial fluid help in:

Protecting the heart from friction, shocks and keeps it moist

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Pumping the blood

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Receiving the blood from various parts of the body

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Protecting the heart from friction, shocks and keeps it moist
The pericardium is the covering of heart and pericardium membrane produces pericardial fluids which is present between the pericardium membranes. These fluids acts as a lubricant for the movement of the heart as it reduces friction and protects heart from shock.

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Match the following:

Column I	Column II
i. Fibrous pericardium	a. Decreases the friction created during beating of heart
ii. Visceral pericardium	b. Anchors the heart
iii. Pericardial fluid	c. Helps in contraction of heart
iv. Myocardium	d. Protects the cardiac muscle

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