A chambered muscular organ that lies within the thoracic cavity is called the:

A. Lung.
B. Liver.
C. Heart.
D. Kidney


Answer: C. Heart
The heart consists of four chambers: the atria (top two chambers) and the ventricles (bottom two chambers). The heart has only one purpose: pumping blood to the body. If that single purpose is interrupted, even momentarily, cardiac arrest ensues and the chance of survival can be slim.

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