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Correction for the weight of a Human Heart

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How heavy is 5 ounces?
It's about half as heavy as a Human Heart
The weight of a Human Heart is about 11 ounces.
(human; adult)
The average human heart weighs about 11 ounces. Each minute, the heart pumps between 10 and 20 liters (3 to 5 gallons) of blood through its chambers.
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http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/structure/structure.html 
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