The Heart's Functions
What causes a heart attack?
Smoking, diabetes, stress and unhealthy diet.
Where is your heart found in your body?
Left side of your chest behind your breast bone.
Can the heart be transplanted?
Yes.
What is the size of a human heart?
Roughly the size of a human fist.
Do all animals and humans have a heart?
No.
How many chambers does the heart have?
4 chambers.
Can you live without a heart?
No.
What are some animals that have a heart?
Octopus, owls, horse, cow, giraffe ect.
What are some feelings you get that lead to heart failure?
Always feeling very tired and shortage of breath.
How much blood does the heart pump blood per minute?
5-6 liters (1.5 gallons.)
Can the heart be replaced with an artificial heart?
Yes.
What is the normal heart rate for a human heart?
Between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
What happens if the heart doesn't work properly?
If the heart doesn't work properly it can lead to heart failure which can lead to death.
What body system does the heart belong to?
The circulatory system.
How long is the transplant surgery?
Between 3-10 hours.
How many times does the heart beat per day?
About 100,000 times a day.
What is the heart's function?
The heart's function is to pump blood throughout the body.
What is the heart's structure?
The heart's structure has 4 chambers: two upper atria that receive the blood, and two lower ventricles that pump blood throughout the body.
What are the risks of doing a heart transplant?
The body rejecting the new heart, blood clots and long life drugs that can cause cancer.
Is there any human or animal that has more than 1 heart? If there is name 1 thing.
Yes, octopus, squid (3 hearts) and a hagfish (4 hearts)