Heart Matters: 10 Interesting Facts About The Human Heart You Did Not Know
- By Reshma Pathare
- 09 Jan 2023
- Verified by Dr. Sintayehu Abebe
Key highlights or summary
- The heart is the first organ to start developing in the process of an embryo turning into a fetus.
- Men and women have different cardiac compositions owing to their hormonal differences.
- The heart has its own electrical system which helps control the functioning.
- Laughter, regular sex, and externalizing one’s stresses are important ways to have a healthy heart.
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Frequently asked questions
Get the information you need.
The human heart beats over 100,000 times per day.
The heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day.
Yes, the heart can continue to beat even when disconnected from the body, as long as it has an adequate supply of oxygen.
The average adult heart is about the size of a fist.
Yes, a man’s heart is typically two ounces heavier than a woman’s, and a woman’s heart beats slightly faster than a man’s.
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