Describe the function of the heart.
Solution and Explanation
The heart is an organ which beats continuously to act as a pump for the transport of blood, which carries other substances with it. The heart pumps the deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation and receives oxygenated blood from lungs. It pumps the oxygenated blood to different parts of the body.
Top Questions on Circulatory System
- What will happen if the diameter of artery is reduced?
- TS LAWCET - 2024
- General Awareness
- Circulatory System
- The typical ’lub-dub’ sounds heard during heartbeat are produced due to:
- KCET - 2024
- Biology
- Circulatory System
Study the following and pick up the correct combinations:
Gland Hormone Disorder
I. Pancreas Insulin Diabetes insipidus
II. Thyroid gland Thyroxine Tetanus
III. Adrenal glands Cortisol Cushing’s syndrome
IV. Pituitary gland Somatotropin Dwarfism- TS EAMCET - 2024
- Botany
- Circulatory System
- Study the following and pick up the correct statements: I. Superior colliculi are concerned with auditory function
II. Inferior colliculi are concerned with visual function
III. Pneumotaxic centre lies in pons varoli
IV. Thermoregulatory centre lies in the hypothalamus- TS EAMCET - 2024
- Botany
- Circulatory System
- Statement I:Angina pectoris is a warning signal of deprivation of blood supply to the heart muscles.
Statement II:Coronary artery disease is also called atherosclerotic heart disease.- TS EAMCET - 2024
- Botany
- Circulatory System