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What is the initial nourishment and oxygenation of the endocardial tube?
What is the initial nourishment and oxygenation of the endocardial tube?
via diffusion
At what stage does the heart become the first functional organ in the embryo?
At what stage does the heart become the first functional organ in the embryo?
day 22-25
What cells produce angiogenic cells and blood islands?
What cells produce angiogenic cells and blood islands?
splanchnic lateral plate mesoderm
What causes heart defects?
What causes heart defects?
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What is the function of the pulmonary vein?
What is the function of the pulmonary vein?
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What is the purpose of the conolotruncal ridges?
What is the purpose of the conolotruncal ridges?
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What is the role of the semilunar valves?
What is the role of the semilunar valves?
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What happens to the aortic arches during embryonic development?
What happens to the aortic arches during embryonic development?
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What is the embryological cause of atrial septal defect?
What is the embryological cause of atrial septal defect?
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What is the most common congenital heart defect?
What is the most common congenital heart defect?
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What is the cause of Tetralogy of Fallot?
What is the cause of Tetralogy of Fallot?
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What is the cause of transposition of the great vessels?
What is the cause of transposition of the great vessels?
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What are the learning outcomes of this lecture?
What are the learning outcomes of this lecture?
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What are the 7 steps involved in the formation of the heart?
What are the 7 steps involved in the formation of the heart?
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What are some major congenital defects in the heart and major vessels?
What are some major congenital defects in the heart and major vessels?
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