Q&A: Why do people think the heart is capable of emotion?

by Kevin McKidd Online
Question by ?Red Panda?: Why do people think the heart is capable of emotion?
It isn't. It is an organ that pumps blood that is all.

The amygdala is responsible for emotions. The "broken hearted" or "in love" feelings are nothing more than physiological reaction to stresses (good and bad).

I blame Hallmark greeting cards and mushy romance films lol


Best answer:
Answer by thesheot1213Often times love causes our heart to beat faster or maybe even sometimes skip a

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