Unit 6 Scientific literacy The heart, vessels and circulation
Q 1. Why is it so important for the human heart to develop early and begin functioning within the developing embryo?
2. Cocaine use causes vasoconstriction. Is this likely to increase or decrease blood pressure, and why?
1. Human heart is the vital organ which helps in the circulation of blood throughout the body . The heart is the first organ which becomes functional to perform the important functions . The first organ which is developed is heart, blood and circulatory systems . It helps in the transportation of nutrients throughout the growing embryo and waste can be removed (Anderson, 2021). All of these materials must be received from or delivered to the mother for processing .So this is the vital organs which needs to be developed.
