Why is it so important for the human heart to develop early and begin functioning within the developing embryo?
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Oxygen Supply: The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body, which carries oxygen and nutrients to all the cells. Without a functioning heart, the cells of the developing embryo would not receive the oxygen and nutrients they need to grow and Show more…
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