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So that it can oxygenate the blood before going round the rest of the body
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoit is slightly towards the left side of our body with respect to our lungs.
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∙ 13y agoThe heart is located in the right part of the lung because the left lung has 3 parts but the right only has 2 because one of the parts is used to keep the heart in.
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∙ 13y agoIt allows for the most efficient exchange of oxygen to the blood and carbon dioxide to the lungs to exhalation.
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∙ 11y agoTo protect them from damage, whether from a tiger attack or a car wreck.
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Why is the heart on the left side?
Yes. This is a congenital condition called situs inversus (or situs transversus). In this condition, "everything works" but the visceral organs are all located "mirror image" to what is "normal" in people. Need a link? You got it.
Does Randy Orton have a tattoo of a bible verse?
yes he does on the back of one of his hands, he says that verse is very close to his heart
What animal heart is close to the human heart?
Pig hearts are similar to human hearts in both their size, structure and function. Due to this (and their plentiful nature) pig hearts are often used for medical research purposes and academic study.
How does running affect your heart rate?
Running effects the body by making the hear rate rise through rapid respiration. While running the lungs must breath in and respire air quickly causing the heart to pump more blood quickly through the body.
What city is located at 42 degrees north 96 degrees west?
Homer, NE is very close, just across the river.
What are organs of the respiratory system?
your lungs,heart,and othersi dont know i am 10 there is no heart:) there is the lungs wind pipe and blood vessels
Why are the lungs closely associated with the heart?
The heart is placed very closely to the lungs and it is very practical, because the main blood function which could not be supplemented by any other means is to transfer oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out. Notice how short the veins connecting the heart and the lungs need to be.
What vessel carries blood leaving the heart for all parts of the body except the lungs?
aorta, very strong artery, it is so close to the heart that if you cut it you would die in seconds. it is so strong that after ten years you still can bounce the heart with it
Is the heart in the upper left or upper right quadrant?
The heart in the human body is in the left upper quadrant of the thorax. It is very close to the center line, however.
How can alchohol damage your lungs?
Alcohol is very bad for your lungs as it can cause heart diseases, and you will find it very hard to breathe. It will forbid you to breathe, and your lungs will soon turn black, so then, you will die.
What is the sharpest part of the body that could hart you heart?
well if your lungs get damaged then it could hurt your heart very badly.
What type of activity do you do to work you heart and lungs?
Running is still the best type of exercise for you to do work for your heart and lungs. Very unfortunately you may not get the clean air to breath in, in many cities of the world.
Is a cigarette bad?
yes its causes your lungs to die out. A cigarette is very bad it can damage your lungs and can make your heart rot even worse it Turns into a worm!
Where is the island of Sark located?
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What do you do when somebody very close to your heart left you...?
You have to move on. You may, of course, keep that person close to your heart, but you can't lament on his/her absence forever. The person would probably wish that for you.
What are the similarities between the human heart and sheep heart?
Because their circulatory system is very similar to ours. Also, the size of our hearts are very close.
Was John Lennon shot anywhere near his heart?
Yes, one of the bullets was very close to John Lennon's heart.
