PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Determine whether this sentence uses the literal or figurative form of the word heart:The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system.
A
Literal
B
Figurative
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your heart is roughly the size of a fist and sits in the middle of your chest, slightly to the left. It’s the muscle at the centre of your circulation system, pumping blood around your body as your heart beats.

Detailed explanation-2: -The heart is a large, muscular organ that pumps blood filled with oxygen and nutrients through the blood vessels to the body tissues. It’s made up of: 4 chambers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The right side of the heart receives blood that is low in oxygen because most has been used up by the brain and body. It pumps this to your lungs, where it picks up a fresh supply of oxygen. The blood then returns to the left side of the heart, ready to be pumped back out to the brain and the rest of your body.

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