Did You Know!
Your Heart Has Its Own “Brain”
The human heart contains about 40,000 specialized neurons, giving it its own mini nervous system, often called the “heart brain.”
- This allows the heart to generate electrical impulses and beat independently, even if completely disconnected from the brain.
- In fact, a heart can keep beating for a short time outside the body, as long as it has oxygen and nutrients.
- This “heart brain” also sends signals to the actual brain, influencing emotions and stress responses.
