Is the heart apart of the circulatory system?

Answer 1

The heart is not considered a part of the digestive system. However you do have to remember that all organ systems are very inter-connected. For example, nutrients that diffuse through the walls of the the small intestine go directly into the bloodstream and are transported the the appropriate part of the body. That blood is pumped by the heart.

The organs that are directly involved in digestion, like the stomach or liver, could not stay alive without the constant pumping of blood by the heart. Without the heart, digestion could not occur. On that same token, digestion could not take place without the brain, or the lungs. However neither the heart, the brain, nor the lungs are considered a part of the digestive system.

Answer 2

The heart secretes a hormone called atrial natriuretic peptide. This hormone signals the kidneys to increase its production of urine and inhibits aldosterone. This decreases the amount of sodium in the extracellular fluid which reduces the blood pressure.

Answer 3

Yes, it is the main part of the circulatory system. The heart sends blood to the rest of your body.

Answer 4

Yes the heart is an important part of the circulatory system,pumping blood and oxygen around the body

Answer 5

The heart has endocrine functionality.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

no.