The Heart

What size is the human heart compared to?

• A) A lung
  

• B) A fist
  

• C) A foot
  

• 1. 
     D) A kidney

  
  

How many times does the heart beat each minute on average?

• 10-20

• 60-100

• 100-140

• 150-200

What is the main idea of the text titled "The Heart's Wisdom"?

• The biological functions of the heart.

• How different cultures view the heart.

• The connection between the heart and the mind.

• The history of cardiology

According to the text, what did the Mesopotamians, Babylonians, Greeks, and the Chinese believe about the heart?

• It was the source of human vitality and emotion.

• It was solely a muscular organ.

• It had no connection with the mind.

• It was an insignificant organ.

What did Aristotle believe about the heart?

• It was the center of intelligence.

• It had no role in controlling the body.
  

• It was less important than the brain

• It was just a pump for blood.

Who is quoted as saying, "The heart wants what it wants.

• Aristotle

• Emily Dickinson

• Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

• An anonymous poet

The text quotes "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly." Who wrote this?

• Emily Dickinson

• Aristotle

• Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

• A Greek philosopher

According to recent studies, what practice tends to keep one's heart healthy and strong?

• Regular exercise

• Mindfulness

• Eating Healthy

• Avoiding stress

What does the phrase "know it by heart" imply about the heart's role?

• Emotion

• Intelligence

• Intuition

• Pain

What does the text suggest is a benefit of mindfulness?

• Better Sleep

• Improved Memory

• Heart Health

• Weight loss