New York Nail Technician License Practice Test

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Which organ is responsible for circulating blood throughout the body?

Liver
Kidney
Heart
Lung

The correct answer is: Heart

The heart is the organ responsible for circulating blood throughout the body. It functions as a muscular pump that contracts rhythmically to propel oxygen-rich blood from the left side of the heart into the aorta and throughout the entire body. This oxygen is essential for cellular functions and overall metabolism. Simultaneously, the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body into the right side, which then pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation. This crucial role ensures proper blood circulation, delivering nutrients and oxygen to tissues while removing waste products and carbon dioxide. The liver, while vital for various metabolic processes, does not play a direct role in blood circulation. The kidneys are primarily responsible for filtering blood and regulating waste while contributing to fluid and electrolyte balance, but they are not involved in the propulsion of blood. The lungs are important for the exchange of gases, specifically oxygen and carbon dioxide; however, they do not circulate blood either. Each of these organs has essential functions, but it is the heart that directly controls and maintains blood flow throughout the body.