Vascularizing the heart.

As the developing heart grows and the chamber walls thicken, passive diffusion of oxygen and nutrients is replaced by a vascular plexus which remodels and expands to form a mature coronary vascular system. The coronary arteries and veins ensure the continued development of the heart and facilitate c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Riley, P, Smart, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011