MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The heart is a muscular organ
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your heart is actually a muscular organ. An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function. In the case of your heart, this function is pumping blood throughout your body. Additionally, the heart is largely made up of a type of muscle tissue called cardiac muscle.

Detailed explanation-2: -The heart is a hollow muscular organ about the size of a closed fist. It’s in the centre of your chest, behind the breastbone. Each heartbeat sends blood that’s rich in oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The myocardium is responsible for the contractile function of the cardiac pump. Composed of cardiomyocytes, the heart muscle has distinctive cellular and physiological features allowing it to generate force to maintain adequate tissue and organ perfusion throughout the entire body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your heart is a vital organ. It is a muscle that pumps blood to all parts of your body. The blood pumped by your heart provides your body with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function. Your heart is about the size of a clenched fist, and weighs between 300 and 450 g.

Detailed explanation-5: -The muscular system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body.

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