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==About the Heart==
 
==About the Heart==
 
: The '''heart''' is mostly [[muscle]].
 
: The '''heart''' is mostly [[muscle]].
: The [[muscle]]s in the heart squeeze and relax to pump [[blood]].
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: The [[muscle]]s in the '''heart''' squeeze and relax to pump [[blood]].
 
: A healthy '''heart''' beats around 70 times per minute when you are resting.
 
: A healthy '''heart''' beats around 70 times per minute when you are resting.
 
: The '''heart''' beats faster when you [[exercise]].
 
: The '''heart''' beats faster when you [[exercise]].
 
: The '''heart''' is protected by the [[Rib Cage|rib cage]].
 
: The '''heart''' is protected by the [[Rib Cage|rib cage]].

Revision as of 20:27, 26 August 2018

Key Stage 1

Meaning

The heart is a part of the body in the centre of your chest.

HeartLocation.png
This picture shows where the heart is.

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A computer drawing of a heart.

The heart is an organ which pumps blood around the body.

About the Heart

The heart is mostly muscle.
The muscles in the heart squeeze and relax to pump blood.
A healthy heart beats around 70 times per minute when you are resting.
The heart beats faster when you exercise.
The heart is protected by the rib cage.