Organ Type: Muscular organ.
Main Function: Pumps blood throughout the body.
Circulatory System: Central to the circulatory system, supplying oxygen and nutrients, removing waste products.
Structure: Consists of four chambers:
Two Atria (upper chambers).
Two Ventricles (lower chambers).
Right Side: Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.
Left Side: Pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
Additional Roles:
Maintains blood pressure.
Regulates blood flow.
Supports overall organ and system function.
Physical Heart:
Anatomical Organ: It is a biological organ essential for sustaining life. It is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste products.
Structure: A muscular, hollow organ divided into four chambers (two atria and two ventricles) with specialized valves and blood vessels that help regulate blood flow.
Symbolic Heart:
Emotion: The heart is often seen as the center of emotion, particularly love, compassion, and affection. Phrases like “heartfelt,” “broken heart,” and "heart of gold" evoke emotional or sentimental connections.
Symbol of Life: The heart is widely recognized as a symbol of vitality and life itself, often representing the core of a person's being or passion.
Both the physical and symbolic aspects of the heart have made it a central figure in both biology and culture.
1. What are the risk factors for heart disease?
2. What is the link between cholesterol and heart disease?
3. What is atherosclerosis?
4. How does smoking contribute to heart disease?