Question

    How many hearts does an octopus

    have?
    A 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Octopuses have three hearts, which is partially related to their blue blood. Two peripheral hearts pump blood through the gills to collect oxygen, then a central heart circulates this oxygenated blood throughout the body to provide energy to organs and muscles. Additionally, octopuses have 9 'brains' - one central brain for overall control plus eight smaller ones. For comparison:
    - Birds and mammals: 4-chambered hearts (two atria and two ventricles)
    - Amphibians like frogs: 3-chambered hearts (one ventricle and two atria)
    - Fish: 2-chambered hearts (one atrium and one ventricle)

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