Question

guided notes of the heart
i what is the heart?

• the heart is a _____________ organ that pumps _____________ throughout the body.
• its part of the __________________________ system.
• the heart is about the size of your ____________________.

function of the heart

• pumps ____________________ rich blood to the body.
• pumps ____________________ poor blood to the lungs.
• keeps blood ____________________.

Explanation:

The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It is part of the circulatory system. The heart is about the size of your fist. It pumps oxygen - rich blood to the body and oxygen - poor blood to the lungs. It keeps blood circulating.

Answer:

muscular; blood; circulatory; fist; oxygen; oxygen; circulating