How well do you know your heart? Take the quiz and see.
Feb 25, 2025
- How many chambers does the human heart have?
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
- What is the name of the largest artery in the human body?
- Aorta
- Carotid
- Radial
- Abdominal
- Which side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
- Right
- Left
- What is the average resting heart rate for a healthy adult?
- 45-55 beats per minute
- 55-75 beats per minute
- 55 -85 beats per minute
- 65-59 beats per minute
- How much blood does the average heart pump every minute
- 2 liters
- 3liters
- 4 liters
- 5 liters
- How many times does the average human heart beat per day?
- 75,000
- 80,000
- 98,000
- 100,000
Your heart is a powerful muscle that needs to be treated with respect. Make sure you get regular exercise; eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats; get 7-9 hours of sleep; manage stress; stay connected; and monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol.
Answers
- The human heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.
- The largest artery is the aorta.
- The left side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body.
- The average resting heart rate for a healthy adult is 55-85 beats per minute.
- The heart pumps about 5 liters (1.3 gallons) of blood every minute, which adds up to about 7,200 liters (1,900 gallons) of blood each day.
- The average human heart beats about 100,000 times per day.
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