Multiple choice

Which animal's heart continues to beat for hours even if the head is severed off?

  1. Turtle

  2. Cockroach

  3. Snake

  4. Pigeon

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Explanation

A turtle's heart continues to beat for hours even if the head is severed off. This happens because the nerve cells within the heart continue firing for an extended period of time, promoting the process of beating.