AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

HUMAN CIRCULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which organ pumps blood around the body?
A
lungs
B
heart
C
artery
D
vein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The heart pumps blood along with the network of arteries and veins forming the ‘Cardiovascular system’. Hence, the Heart is the organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The heart is an amazing organ. It pumps oxygen and nutrient-rich blood throughout your body to sustain life.

Detailed explanation-3: -The right atrium pumps the blood to the right ventricle. The right ventricle pumps the low-oxygen blood to the lungs to pick up a fresh supply of oxygen. The left atrium receives to high-oxygen blood from the lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle.

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