Interesting Facts about Your Heart!
Here are some interesting facts about the heart:
The heart is the body's hardest working muscle. It beats approximately 100,000 times per day and pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood per day.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, slightly to the left.
The heart has four chambers: the left and right atria (upper chambers) and the left and right ventricles (lower chambers).
The heart has its own electrical system, which helps it contract and pump blood throughout the body. This electrical system can be monitored through an electrocardiogram (ECG).
The heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
The heart is surrounded by the pericardium, a thin, sac-like membrane that helps protect the heart and keep it in place.
The heart is capable of repairing itself to some extent. When the heart is damaged, it can form new blood vessels to help improve blood flow.
The heart is a symbol of love and affection in many cultures around the world.
The phrase "follow your heart" has roots in science. The heart has its own intrinsic nervous system, called the intrinsic cardiac nervous system, which helps regulate heart function. Some scientists believe that this system may play a role in our emotional responses and decision-making.
These are just a few of the amazing things your heart can do…so show it some love to keep it PUMPING!