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In Biology / High School | 2014-05-20

Which of the following explains why the heart is organized so that it pumps blood to two different locations? a.to supply blood to two different sides of the body b.to allow a way for the blood to pick up new blood cells c.to move oxygen-poor blood through the lungs and to move oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body d.to provide a way for blood to pick up nutrients at one location and oxygen at another

Asked by Holze884

Answer (3)

Im pretty sure that it is (A) because blood pumps to get every where through your body. If it didn't one half of your body would feel cold or numb.

Answered by tapleytaelor | 2024-06-10

The answer is C, I just had this question-
C. To move oxygen-poor blood through the lungs and to move oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body

Answered by macalekn | 2024-06-11

The heart pumps blood to two locations: the lungs and the rest of the body. The right side sends oxygen-poor blood to the lungs, and the left side pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body. Therefore, the best explanation for this organization is choice C.
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Answered by tapleytaelor | 2024-12-23