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What fills the pericardial sac?

The pericardial sac contains the heart and pericardial fluid which serves to protect the heart. The fluid is secreted by the serous visceral pericardium and is similar to the cerebral spinal fluid that cushions the brain.


The function of the fluid that fills the pericardial sac is to decrease what?

Friction around the heart and possible damage.


Fluid that fills the pericardial sac acts to decrease what during heart activity?

Fluid filling the heart decreases the stroke volume by impeding dilation of the ventricles.


What is protect the heart?

pericardial sac


What is the medical term meaning abnormal collection of fluid in the pericardial sac?

Pericardial effusion.


What does water do to your heart?

Water around the heart is also called a pericardial effusion. The pericardium is a sac that surrounds the heart. If this sac fills with fluid, a pericardial effusion, then the ability of the heart to contract normally is compromised.


What is the purpose of the pericardial sac or the pericardium?

-- The doctor


Does the papillary muscle surround the pericardial sac?

No


What is pericar dial sac?

The pericardial sac is a double-walled sac that surrounds the heart and contains the pericardial fluid, providing lubrication for the heart to contract and relax smoothly. It helps to protect the heart against infection and inflammation. If the pericardial sac becomes inflamed, it can lead to a condition called pericarditis.


Is the heart situated in the surrounding pericardial sac?

Yes, it is.


Space containing serous fluid to reduce friction during heartbeats?

pericardial cavity


What secretes pericardial fluid?

Pericardial fluid is a fluid that is secreted by the serous membrane on the pericardious sac on the outside of the heart.