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Write about the misconception that heart is on the left side of the body.


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Heart:

  1. It is a muscular organ that pumps blood through out the body.
  2. Blood carries necessary substances and oxygen to various parts of the body.
  3. It also carries away waste material from the body.

Location of the heart:

  1. The heart is situated centrally, in the chest cavity, just behind the sternum.
  2. It remains at the centre with a very slight tilt towards the left side.
  3. Also, the left lung is a little smaller in size as compared to the right lung, as it makes space for the heart.
  4. This creates a misconception that the heart is situated on the left side, which is not true.

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