Lecture 1.2: Development of the Cardiovascular System 1 Flashcards by Purva Shegunshi | Brainscape

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What is special about the Heart Embryologically?

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It is the first organ to function in human embryo

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When does the Heart start beating and pumping blood in an embryo?

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The heart begins beating as early as the 21st day of development
The heart starts pumping blood by the day 24-25

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What embryonic layer is the CVS derived from?

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Lateral Plate (Splanchnic) Mesoderm

* The Visceral Layer of Lateral Plate Mesoderm

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