Our heart is basically our main engine. Without the heart, we cannot survive more than a few seconds, and heart disease is still among the world's biggest killers. We draw it, we talk about it and we even fear it, but how much do you know about this incredibly important organ? Can we put you to the test?
With circulation, the heart provides your body with:
Nutrients
A way to rid yourself of waste
Oxygen
All answers are correct
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Which of these is NOT a KEY risk factor for heart disease?
Sun Exposure
Smoking
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
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While the "upstairs" chambers of the heart are called the ATRIA, what are the "downstairs" chambers called?
Candy Pipes
Ventricles
Valves
Blood
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Which parts of the heart act like gates that control blood flow in the heart?
Chambers
Dams
Kidneys
Valves
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You can keep your heart going strong by:
Eating only red meat
Doing physical exercise
Sleeping 16 hours a day
Smoking
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Complete the sentence: The heart of a human male is 2 ounces (56 grams) _________ a female's, while the female heart beats ________ than a human male's.
In short, the male heart is heavier and slower than the female heart.
lighter, faster
heavier, slower
lighter slower
heavier, faster
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These tubes carry blood BACK to the heart.
Chambers
Veins
Valves
Arteries
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What is the name of the wall that separates the right and the left sides of the heart?
On Average, human beings have about _________ heart beats for their whole lifetime.
Weirdly enough, chickens, who live shorter lives but have a faster heartbeat, can expect about the same amount.
Two Billion
Two Million
20 Million
200,000
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How much blood does a heart pump out every day on average?
To put it in perspective, a bath tub holds about 42 gallons! That means it's about 45 tubs a day!
About 1,200 gallons (4,540liters)
About 3,800 gallons (14,300 liters)
About 600 gallons (2,200 liters)
About 1,900 gallons (7,200 liters)
More to Learn
It seems there is a lot about the human heart you still have left to discover. While it's a fascinating journey at any... READ MOREIt seems there is a lot about the human heart you still have left to discover. While it's a fascinating journey at any pace, we would say that knowing more about the heart can save you a lot of mistakes throughout your lifetime, as heart disease is still among the biggest killers. Try again or have a look at your mistakes to learn from them.
You know more about the human heart than your average Joe, and you know most of what its functions are and how it does... READ MOREYou know more about the human heart than your average Joe, and you know most of what its functions are and how it does them. However, you still did not get the highest score, and there is some room for improvement. What do you say, care to try again? If not, you can always have a look at your mistakes.
Well you certainly have a lot of knowledge about the human heart! You achieved high scores and that means you know a... READ MOREWell you certainly have a lot of knowledge about the human heart! You achieved high scores and that means you know a lot more than the average Joe about hearts and heart disease. You probably know how to be careful and so have a good idea of how to maintain a good and healthy heart. Congratulations, you aced this quiz!
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